News Desk, Kolkata : In a dramatic turn of events at the Kolkata High Court, the ongoing clash between two justices over the admission process to the medical college has now prompted the Supreme Court to temporarily halt all proceedings. Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay, who had earlier directed an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the medical college admission matter, now faces a counter lawsuit filed by the state government, challenging his directives.
The Supreme Court has announced that the hearing on this matter will take place next Monday. Until then, all legal proceedings related to medical college admissions in the Kolkata High Court will remain suspended. The legal battle involves Justice Gangopadhyay’s directives on the CBI investigation, which have been temporarily set aside by the apex court.
In the medical college case, Justice Gangopadhyay had issued directives for a CBI investigation, which was subsequently stayed by Justice Soumen Sen of the Division Bench. The FIR filed by the CBI has also been quashed. Following these developments, a conflict arose, leading to the Division Bench’s directives being challenged by Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay in the Supreme Court.
Justice Gangopadhyay, in his directives, had mentioned the need to advance the CBI inquiry beyond the orders of the Division Bench. However, Justice Sen questioned the procedural ‘flaws’ in the Division Bench’s directives. Justice Sen went on to express concerns about the interference with the live streaming of Justice Singh’s judgments, calling for a cessation of the live streaming. He also asserted that the Division Bench’s directives should not be operational until further clarification is provided regarding the procedural errors.
In an intriguing twist, Justice Gangopadhyay, before going on a holiday break, allegedly summoned Justice Amrita Singh to his chamber and conveyed political insights, stating that there should be no disturbance to her political future. He also urged the discontinuation of the live streaming of Justice Singh’s judgments. Notably, Justice Gangopadhyay had earlier stated that Abhishek Banerjee’s political future remains secure and should not be disturbed.
The clash between the two justices has led to a proactive intervention by the Supreme Court, with a specially constituted bench convening on Saturday. It has been revealed that the legal proceedings related to medical college admissions in the Kolkata High Court will be on hold until Monday when the Supreme Court will hear the case.
This legal saga has garnered significant attention and has raised questions about the independence and procedural integrity of the judiciary. The allegations and counter-allegations between the two justices have created an atmosphere of uncertainty and intrigue. The Supreme Court’s involvement adds another layer of complexity to this unfolding legal drama.
As the legal battle unfolds, it remains to be seen how the Supreme Court will adjudicate on the conflicting directives and whether it will provide clarity on the procedural aspects raised by Justice Sen. The medical college admission issue, initially centered around allegations of corruption and malpractices, has now evolved into a high-stakes judicial conflict with broader implications for the legal system.
In the coming days, observers and legal experts will closely watch the developments, seeking answers to the questions surrounding the clash between the two justices and the impact it may have on the judiciary’s credibility. The narrative of this legal saga continues to captivate the public, reflecting the intricate dynamics at play within the halls of justice.
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