PublicInterestLitigation Archives

Calcutta High Court rejects plea for citizenship verification of election candidates ahead of 2026 West Bengal polls

The petitioner, by way of this PIL, sought a direction to the Election Commission of India to ensure complete citizenship verification of candidates contesting elections. It was alleged that foreign nationals were illegally acquiring Indian citizenship and participating in the electoral process. The issue was flagged as especially critical ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections.

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Calcutta HC asks Police to submit report on alleged communal violence during Durga Puja and Lakshmi Puja celebrations in West Bengal

The petitioner alleged that members of a particular religious community engaged in acts of violence while another community was peacefully observing the festivals. This violence reportedly occurred across multiple districts in West Bengal.