Calcutta High Court seeks government report on steps taken to prevent ‘attacks’ on Opposition leaders | Kolkata News
The court is concerned about attacks on opposition leaders, suggesting a potential threat to democracy.
The Calcutta High Court directed the state government to file a comprehensive report on steps taken to prevent attacks on political leaders and workers following the Assembly elections. The court also ordered police officers to register FIRs in all instances of egg-throwing incidents and issued guidelines for police stations to ensure action is taken against perpetrators. Advocate Danis Farooq filed a PIL alleging that these attacks violate democratic norms, prompting the court's intervention. The bench emphasized the need for both immediate action and public awareness regarding human rights.
30 JUN 2026
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Calcutta High Court seeks government report on steps taken to prevent ‘attacks’ on Opposition leaders | Kolkata News
1 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
The Calcutta High Court ordered the West Bengal government to establish guidelines for transporting accused persons to prevent egg attacks.
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