Resident of Kasba vs State of West Bengal — Challenge to Kolkata Municipal Corporation ward delimitation

Barun Kumar Chattopadhyay vs Special Director, Enforcement Directorate

The Calcutta High Court held that appeals challenging penalties imposed for alleged contraventions under the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA), 1973, are maintainable under its criminal appellate jurisdiction. The court clarified that the penal liability preserved from the repealed FERA regime retains its criminal character despite the appellate route provided by the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).

Mamata Banerjee faction vs Election Commission of India — Trinamool Congress name and symbol dispute

The Mamata Banerjee-led faction of the Trinamool Congress has challenged the Election Commission of India's interim order freezing the party's name and symbol in the Supreme Court. On 26 October 2026, the Supreme Court granted both rival factions a 10-day extension to file their affidavits before the Election Commission, following an earlier directive for the poll panel to resolve the dispute within four months.

In re: Stampede at Chorebagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal

A Special Investigation Team is probing a 17 October 2026 stampede at the Chorebagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal that caused 19 deaths, focusing on infrastructure deficiencies and alleged panic-inducing announcements. As of 29 October 2026, police identified congestion caused by attendees seeking shelter from rain as a contributing factor. With 11 arrests made as of 24 October 2026, investigators are analyzing partially missing CCTV footage and seeking forensic voice samples to verify the origins of the fatal announcements.