Calcutta HC puts interim stay on EC’s troublemaker notice: ‘Erred in blanket direction’
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Calcutta High Court issued interim stay on Election Commission's notification detaining alleged troublemakers before West Bengal Assembly elections. Court found police observer erred in blanket direction treating citizens as troublemakers. Stay effective until June 2026, but authorities retain right to prosecute actual offenders under law.
Key Entities
Calcutta High CourtElection CommissionWest Bengal Assembly electionsChief Justice Sujoy PaulJustice Parthasarathy SenChief Electoral Officer