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Calcutta HC Forms 5-Judge Bench To Hear PILs Over Post Poll Violence
Entertaining the PILs filed against the post-poll violence in West Bengal, the Calcutta High Court on May 7 constituted a five-judge bench. Scheduling the hearing for May 10, the court has asked for a detailed report from the state government regarding the violence-hit areas and " steps taken to prevent or control it". Moreover, one PIL has complained about circulation of fake images on social media to incite communal hatred.
Tags: West Bengal, Post Poll Violence, Kolkata, calcutta high court
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Bengal: Durga Puja Clubs Ordered To Use Govt Grant For COVID Precautions
Durga Puja Clubs in West Bengal have been ordered by the Calcutta High Court to not utilize the state government grant of Rs 50,000 for cultural or entertainment purposes. The court directed that 25% of the amount must be utilized to improve the police-public relation and rest should be used for procuring masks, face shields, and sanitizers. Reportedly, the purchase bills should be submitted for audit purpose as well.
Tags: West Bengal, calcutta high court, Durga Puja
Courtesy: ANI News
