High Court of Kolkata
6 judgments
Tarok Nath Keshari v. Government of West Bengal
The Supreme Court upheld conviction under the Essential Commodities Act but suspended the sentence under the Probation of Offenders Act considering delay and good conduct.
NCPCR v. Dr. Rajesh Kumar
The court clarified the jurisdictional boundaries and cooperative functions of National and State Child Rights Commissions under the Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005, directing deference to State Commissions in pending matters and emphasizing coordinated efforts to protect child rights.
NCPCR v. Dr. Rajesh Kumar
The court clarified the jurisdictional boundaries and cooperative duties of National and State Child Rights Commissions under the CPCR Act, directing coordination and police cooperation in investigating child trafficking in Jalpaiguri.
Pashim Bengal Vidyut Vitran Sangha Limited v. M/s Orion Metal Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's right to conduct a fresh assessment of unauthorized electricity use under Section 126(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003, clarifying that such assessment and criminal prosecution can proceed simultaneously following due procedure.
Pashim Bengal Vidyut Vitran Sangha Limited v. Saurashtra Metal Pvt. Limited
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of assessment orders under Section 126 of the Electricity Act, 2003 based on meter tampering evidence and clarified procedural requirements for unauthorized electricity use cases.
Bengal Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Limited v. Ajat Nine
The court upheld eviction and compensation orders against a lessee who failed to pay rent after lease expiry, affirming the lessor's rights under the Government Building (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971.