Are retired NVF employees entitled to statutory interest on delayed ex-gratia payments?
Yes. The Calcutta High Court directs payment of interest at 6% per annum from the date of retirement until actual
Yes. The Calcutta High Court directs payment of interest at 6% per annum from the date of retirement until actual
High Court clarifies bail entitlement under BNSS, 2023 post-charge sheet submission and victim discharge, reaffirming release once custodial necessity ceases.
Summary Category Data Case Name CRM(M) 1080 of 2025 (Saifuddin Goldar v. State of West Bengal) CNR WBCHCA0323772025 Decision
Bail application under Section 483 BNS 2023 rejected based on gravity of offence, dying declaration via eyewitness, and weapon recovery;
High Court holds that unreasonable delay in trial and five-year custody breaches right to life and personal liberty, upholding established
Calcutta High Court holds that no further order is required and disposes petitions rendered academic by relief already granted
Court holds that mere custodial delay and temporary bench vacancies do not constitute fresh grounds for bail; Calcutta High Court
Calcutta High Court affirms existing parity principle, granting bail by aligning with earlier order—binding authority for similar bail applications
High Court Affirms Established Bail-Parity Doctrine; Binding on Trial Courts for Similarly Situated Accused Summary Category Data Case Name
High Court affirms existing bail principles, clarifying criteria under the new BNSS provision; binding on all subordinate courts in West
High Court dismisses writ petition by an Anganwari worker absent since 2015, reaffirming limits on Article 226 intervention in service
Calcutta High Court affirms existing bail principles, holding that serious offences causing grievous injury and prima facie involvement preclude bail