Calcutta High Court

Calcutta High Court refuses urgent hearing of PIL related to Independence Day violence in Hooghly

The bench asked the advocate to mention the matter again on Monday, when the bench led by the Chief Justice usually hears PILs.

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17 Aug 2023, 9:16 am

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday refused to urgently hear a public interest litigation (PIL) petition highlighting the recent 'violence' that broke out in the Hooghly district of West Bengal over a flag hoisting ceremony part of the 77th Independence Day celebrations.

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Calcutta High Court

West Bengal violence

Justice Hiranmay Bhattacharyya

Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam

Independence Day Violence