President appoints Justice Soumen Sen as Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court
The Ministry of Law and Justice issued a press release appointing Calcutta High Court Judge, Justice Soumen Sen as the Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court.
Justice Soumen Sen
Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of Chief Justices for 3 High Courts
The Collegium on 11-9-2025 made the recommendations for the High Courts of Meghalaya, Patna and Manipur.
Calcutta High Court interprets rules regarding enhancement of pay upon acquisition of higher qualifications
Calcutta High Court noted that while acquisition of higher qualifications does not guarantee a higher scale of pay, teachers can legitimately expect incentives for further education.
Calcutta High Court upholds right to challenge non-arbitrability in landlord-tenant dispute; sets asides Arbitral Award
Applying Section 3 of the West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1956, the Calcutta High Court determined that the dispute is governed by the tenancy act.
Court has wide discretion to interpret ‘What is cruelty’, literally and contextually: Calcutta High Court upholds divorce on ground of ‘Cruelty’
With regards to custody of the child, the Calcutta High Court after considering the paramount welfare of the child, held the husband is not fit person for custody.
Calcutta High Court prioritises students’ interest; directs reconsideration of teacher’s transfer application
“Once a teacher fulfils the eligibility criteria for transfer, the authority must take steps to fill up the resultant vacancy as per the norms existing within a reasonable time.”