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1. 'Heavy roster': Another Calcutta HC bench, the third, recuses from hearing RG Kar cases

'Heavy roster': Another Calcutta HC bench, the third, recuses from hearing RG Kar cases KOLKATA: A Calcutta High Court division bench on Tuesday released multiple cases related to the RG Kar rape and

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'Heavy roster': Another Calcutta HC bench, the third, recuses from hearing RG Kar cases KOLKATA: A Calcutta High Court division bench on Tuesday released multiple cases related to the RG Kar rape and murder, citing "heavy roster". During the hearing, the bench remarked that there would be a judicial commission formed by the state and it would need a detailed hearing then. "Given the heavy roster of this court, we are inclined to release these matters from this bench," said the division bench of Justice Rajasekhar Mantha and Justice Rai Chattopadhyay. With the bench releasing the matters, it will be placed before Chief Justice Sujoy Paul for reassignment. This is the third bench to have released the matters after being assigned by the CJ. Before this, two other benches released the matter. First, a single bench of Justice Tirthankar Ghosh had released the matter from his list. Aggrieved by the way the investigation was conducted, the parents of the RG Kar PGT doctor, who was raped and murdered in 2024, had moved Justice Ghosh's bench, who on Aug 28, 2025, recused from hearing the case, stating that the other two petitions, challenging convict Sanjay Roy's punishment were pending before the division bench of Justice Debangsu Basak.

2. 'If Bangladesh, Nepal youth can ... ': Arvind Kejriwal invokes Gen Z after NEET paper leak

'If Bangladesh, Nepal youth can... ': Arvind Kejriwal invokes Gen Z after NEET paper leak NEW DELHI: AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday urged India’s Gen Z population to demand account

'If Bangladesh, Nepal youth can ... ': Arvind Kejriwal invokes Gen Z after NEET paper leak

'If Bangladesh, Nepal youth can... ': Arvind Kejriwal invokes Gen Z after NEET paper leak NEW DELHI: AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday urged India’s Gen Z population to demand accountability in the alleged NEET paper leak case, saying young people had the power to force political change. Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal said repeated incidents of question paper leaks had shaken the confidence of students preparing for competitive examinations. Watch Kejriwal Targets BJP Over NEET Leak, Says ‘Gen-Z Can Demand Accountability Like Nepal & Bangladesh’ Kejriwal called Gen Z to take to the streets against people involved in the paper leaks. “If Gen Z in countries like Bangladesh and Nepal could change the government, then Indian youth could also ensure accountability in cases of paper leaks,” the former Delhi chief minister said. Kejriwal questioned the effectiveness of investigations conducted by the Central Bureau of Investigation into previous examination leaks and asked whether those responsible had ever faced strict punishment. "Since the Modi government came to power in 2014, there have been 93 instances of exam paper leak. The majority of the paper leaks have happened under the BJP govts. Most paper leak incidents happened in BJP-ruled states of Rajasthan, UP, Uttarakhand and Gujarat.

3. Punish if guilty, Union Minister Bandi Sanjay on son. What's behind the Pocso case?

Punish if guilty, Union Minister Bandi Sanjay on son. Punish if guilty, Union Minister Bandi Sanjay on absconding son. Bandi Sanjay Kumar, the junior Minister for Home Affairs, said his son should be

Punish if guilty, Union Minister Bandi Sanjay on son. What's behind the Pocso case?

Punish if guilty, Union Minister Bandi Sanjay on son. Punish if guilty, Union Minister Bandi Sanjay on absconding son. Bandi Sanjay Kumar, the junior Minister for Home Affairs, said his son should be punished if found guilty in a Pocso case filed against him. The BJP leader from Telangana insisted his family was being targeted and maligned. Bandi Sai Bhageerath has been accused of "grooming and molesting" a minor, and is absconding. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar said his son, Bandi Sai Bhageerath, should be punished if found guilty in a Pocso case, while alleging that it was an attempt to malign his family. The BJP leader from Telangana made the remarks, his first on the case, on Tuesday, saying it was also an attempt at extortion. The case stems from a complaint filed by a woman who alleged that Bandi Sai Bhageerath groomed her 17-year-old daughter, promised marriage, engaged in inappropriate physical contact, and molested her at a farmhouse in Moinabad (in Telangana's Ranga Reddy district) during the 2025-26 New Year's celebrations.

4. ED tightens grip on Nashik astrologer ‘Bhondu Baba’, summons NCP leader Rupali Chakankar

ED tightens grip on Nashik astrologer ‘Bhondu Baba’, summons NCP leader Rupali Chakankar NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday issued a summons to Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) l

ED tightens grip on Nashik astrologer ‘Bhondu Baba’, summons NCP leader Rupali Chakankar

ED tightens grip on Nashik astrologer ‘Bhondu Baba’, summons NCP leader Rupali Chakankar NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday issued a summons to Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Rupali Chakankar in connection with the alleged rape and financial irregularities case involving self-proclaimed godman Ashok Kharat also known as 'Bhondu Baba'. According to officials, Chakankar has been asked to appear before the agency later this week for questioning as part of the ongoing money laundering investigation linked to the case. The ED had earlier also questioned her sister in connection with the same probe. The case stems from allegations against Kharat, who has been arrested by Nashik Police and is currently in judicial custody. A Nashik court has remanded him to custody till April 20, 2026, in the rape and extortion case, officials said. Advocate Shailendra Bagde, speaking to news agency ANI, said this is the third offence registered against the accused. He noted that Kharat was earlier in police custody for five days and has now been sent to judicial custody after the expiry of the police remand period. He is scheduled to be produced before the court again for further custody proceedings.

5. SAM, Khaitan, Davis Polk & Wardwell act on FMC India’s USD 252 mn acquisition by Crystal Crop Protection

SAM, Khaitan, Davis Polk & Wardwell act on FMC India’s USD 252 mn acquisition by Crystal Crop Protection - Industry - 2 min read SAM, Khaitan, Davis Polk & Wardwell act on FMC India’s USD 252 mn acqui

SAM, Khaitan, Davis Polk & Wardwell act on FMC India’s USD 252 mn acquisition by Crystal Crop Protection

SAM, Khaitan, Davis Polk & Wardwell act on FMC India’s USD 252 mn acquisition by Crystal Crop Protection - Industry - 2 min read SAM, Khaitan, Davis Polk & Wardwell act on FMC India’s USD 252 mn acquisition by Crystal Crop Protection The transaction contemplates divestment of 100% stake of FMC India upfront along with preferred access to FMC India post sale to certain pipeline products of FMC India as per pre-agreed terms. Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. acted as legal counsel to Crystal Crop Protection in relation to its acquisition of 100 percent shareholding in FMC India from FMC and its group entities. Khaitan & Co. and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP acted as Indian and U.S. legal counsel, respectively, to FMC Corporation on the divestment of its India crop protection commercial business to Crystal Crop Protection for a total consideration of USD 252 million. The transaction contemplates divestment of 100% stake of FMC India upfront along with preferred access to FMC India post sale to certain pipeline products of FMC India as per pre-agreed terms. In July 2025, FMC announced its decision to divest its crop protection commercial business in India, allowing the company to adopt a new go-to-market strategy in the country while reallocating resources toward its highest-growth global opportunities. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. FMC plans to use the entire proceeds from the sale to reduce its debt. SAM’s transaction team was led by partners Puja Sondhi and Aayush Kapoor, supported by principal associate Sourav Nath, senior associates Prerna Saroha, Vaibhavi Shaunak, Pratim Majumder, and associate Rishika Arya.

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