Your Gratuity Is Not Fully Safe: Company Losses Can Be Adjusted From Your Retirement Dues
The Calcutta High Court has ruled that employers can recover proven financial losses caused by an employee from the employee’s gratuity if company service rules allow it. The court clarified that gratuity is not an absolute right and may be adjusted after due disciplinary proceedings. The judgment also confirmed that such recovery can apply even after retirement, provided the loss is quantified and procedures are followed.
Dec 27, 2025, 08:54 AM IST
Calcutta HC To Deliver Verdict Today On 32,000 Primary Teachers' Recruitment Case
The Calcutta High Court will deliver its judgement today on alleged irregularities in hiring 32,000 primary teachers in West Bengal. The verdict follows the earlier cancellation of these appointments, with the final decision now before the division bench.
Dec 03, 2025, 11:04 AM IST
Bengal School Job Scam: Partha Chatterjee Granted Conditional Bail By Calcutta HC After 3 Years
Former West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee has been granted conditional bail by the Calcutta High Court in a CBI case on primary teacher recruitment, paving the way for his release after over three years, subject to certain restrictions. Scroll down to read more.
Sep 26, 2025, 13:07 PM IST
Calcutta HC Upholds Order On Appointment Of CM Mamata Banerjee’s Sister-in-Law As Rani Birla Girls’ College Committee Chief
The Calcutta High Court upheld a single-judge order questioning the appointment of CM Mamata Banerjee’s sister-in-law, Kajori Banerjee, as President of Rani Birla Girls’ College committee, citing the need for a detailed eligibility hearing. Scroll down to read more.
Sep 19, 2025, 21:14 PM IST
'Because Of Being Characterless, Greedy...': Mohammed Shami's Estranged Wife Makes Big Accusations Against Indian Pacer; Check Details
Hasin Jahan's accusations came after the Calcutta High Court ruling directing the Indian cricketer to pay Rs 4 lakh per month to her and their daughter Aaira as part of a divorce case.
No Relief For Sharmistha Panoli: Calcutta HC Refuses Ad-Interim Bail To Influencer Held For Hurting Religious Sentiments
Justice Chatterjee denied any relief to Sharmistha Panoli, observing that the freedom of speech in the country does not allow anyone to hurt anyone’s religious sentiment.
Jun 03, 2025, 16:58 PM IST
Relief For Mamata Government: SC Quashes Calcutta HC's CBI Probe Order Into Additional Teacher Posts Case In West Bengal
The SC found no reason to interfere with the Calcutta HC's order that the services of "tainted" candidates must be terminated and that they should be required to refund any salaries or payments received.
Apr 08, 2025, 14:05 PM IST
Who Is Sayan Lahiri? The ‘Insignificant’ Protest Leader Behind Kolkata’s ‘Nabanna Abhijan’
Sayan Lahiri, a leader of the Paschim Banga Chhtra Samaj, was granted bail by the Calcutta High Court after leading 'Nabanna Abhijan' protest.
Aug 31, 2024, 10:24 AM IST
Calcutta High Court Verdict Advising Adolescent Girls To 'Control Sexual Urges' Quashed By Supreme Court
A bench of justices said that it has passed several directions for the authorities on dealing cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Aug 20, 2024, 15:28 PM IST
Kolkata RG Kar Medical College Doctor Rape Murder Case: Doctors Suspect Gangrape As 150 MG Semen Found In Victim's Body
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: The parents brought before the court postmortem findings and claimed that the girl was killed in a brutal and violent attack.
Aug 14, 2024, 15:50 PM IST
Kolkata Doctor Rape Murder Case: HC Orders CBI Probe, Flags ‘Serious Lapse’ By Hospital Administration
Kolkata Doctor Rape Murder Case: Calcutta HC further inquired of the state counsel as to why there seems to be a protective stance towards him. It has been ordered to record his statement and allow him to disclose all that he knows.
Aug 13, 2024, 12:59 PM IST
Calcutta High Court canceled OBC certificate
What did the Calcutta High Court cancel the OBC (Other Backward Classes) reservation given to 37 categories in West Bengal? After which CM Mamata Banerjee came out on rebellion.
May 23, 2024, 13:14 PM IST
Fake Electric Scooty Siezed in Agra
A fake scooty showroom has been busted in UP's Agra. Police has raided the showroom. In this case, showroom's manager has been arrested. Along with this, the police has also seized 7 fake scooties. These are the fake Sakti which were kept in the showroom. The police have seized them and brought them to the police station.
May 23, 2024, 10:28 AM IST
DNA Exclusive: Decoding Calcutta High Court Order Quashing Bengal Teachers Recruitment
Despite the main accused being in jail, a court decision will result in more than 25,000 people losing their jobs. You can also see in this way that the cancellation of appointments due to the scandal has affected more than 25,000 families.
Apr 22, 2024, 23:38 PM IST
Calcutta High Court Orders Court-Monitored CBI Probe In Sandeshkhali Sexual Assault, Land Grabbing Case
Sandeshkhali has been in the news after local women alleged land-grabbing and sexual abuse by now-suspended TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh and his men, who are involved in fish farming and trading.
Apr 10, 2024, 15:18 PM IST
CBI Team Reaches Bengal Police HQ For Shahjahan Sheikh's Custody
Shahjahan Sheikh Breaking:: Mamta government has suffered a big setback. CBI again arrived to take Shahjahan Sheikh. Police did not hand over Shahjahan Sheikh to CBI yesterday.
Mar 06, 2024, 17:58 PM IST
CBI Finally Gets Custody Of Sandeshkhali Case Accused Shahjahan Sheikh From Bengal CID
The Calcutta High Court, expressing dissatisfaction with the state police's handling of the matter, ordered the transfer of custody to the CBI by 4:30 pm on Wednesday.
Mar 06, 2024, 16:03 PM IST
Sandeshkhali Case: CBI To Take Shahjahan Into Custody
Shahjahan Sheikh: CBI team reached to take Shahjahan Sheikh. Calcutta High Court had given the order. Mamata government has received a big blow from the High Court in the Sandeshkhali case.
Mar 05, 2024, 18:52 PM IST
Bengal government moved Supreme Court on Shahjahan Sheikh
Mamata Banerjee has reached the Supreme Court after the High Court's order on Shahjahan Sheikh. Mamta had suffered a big blow from the High Court.
Mar 05, 2024, 18:36 PM IST
Calcutta HC Orders CBI To Probe Attack On ED Team In Sandeshkhali, Take Sheikh Shahjahan Into Custody
The central probe agency is expected to take custody of suspended TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan, who was arrested last week.
Mar 05, 2024, 15:37 PM IST