High Court of Kolkata

6 judgments

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Tarok Nath Keshari v. Government of West Bengal

10 May 2023 · Abhoy S. Oka; Rajesh Biswal · 2023 INSC 513

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.

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NCPCR v. Dr. Rajesh Kumar

13 Jan 2020 · Deepak J.

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.

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NCPCR v. Dr. Rajesh Kumar

13 Jan 2020 · Deepak 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.

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Pashim Bengal Vidyut Vitran Sangha Limited v. M/s Orion Metal Pvt. Ltd.

21 Aug 2019 · R. Banumathi; R. Subhash Reddy · 2019 INSC 935

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.

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Pashim Bengal Vidyut Vitran Sangha Limited v. Saurashtra Metal Pvt. Limited

21 Aug 2019 · R. Banumathy; R. Subhash Reddy

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.

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Bengal Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Limited v. Ajat Nine

09 Jul 2019 · 2019 INSC 740

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.

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