Public Interest Litigation regarding fraudulent issuance of stamp papers in West Bengal

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1. News20 Oct 2026

   Calcutta High Court Seeks State's Reply To PIL Alleging Police Used Fraudulently Issued Stamp Papers To Force TMC Workers To Back Rival Faction

   The Calcutta High Court has sought the West Bengal government

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Calcutta High Court has asked the state government to respond to a legal complaint.

   Who:

   The court is asking the West Bengal state government to reply to a complaint about the police.

   When:

   Reported on 20 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Calcutta High Court, West Bengal.

   Why:

   A public interest petition claims police used fake stamp papers to pressure political workers.

   What it means:

   The state must now provide its version of events to the court regarding these allegations.

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2. News20 Oct 2026

   PIL in Calcutta High Court alleges State fraudulently issuing stamp papers to garner numbers for TMC rebel faction

   The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday sought a response from the West Bengal government to a public interest litigation (PIL) petition alleging that the State in c

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A public interest lawsuit alleges the state is creating fake stamp papers to help a political faction.

   Who:

   The petitioner filed the case against the West Bengal state government in the Calcutta High Court.

   When:

   Reported on 20 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Calcutta High Court, West Bengal.

   Why:

   The filing alleges the state is issuing these documents to falsely increase support numbers for a rebel faction of the Trinamool Congress party.

   What it means:

   The court will now consider these allegations to determine if the state government acted improperly regarding the stamp papers.

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