In a groundbreaking move, the Supreme Court has brought the gavel down on ongoing proceedings at the Calcutta High Court, where a lone bench had boldly flouted a division bench’s order to stay the CBI probe. The judicial saga unfolded on January 27, 2024, marking a pivotal moment in legal history.
This unprecedented intervention by the highest court of the land comes as a response to the extraordinary defiance displayed by a solitary bench at the Calcutta High Court. The said bench had chosen to proceed with the case despite a clear directive from a division bench, which had previously imposed a stay on the CBI investigation.
The intricate legal battle, shrouded in controversy, has captivated the nation’s attention as it pits the authority of a single bench against the collective decision of a division bench. The Supreme Court’s decision to step in and temporarily halt proceedings underscores the gravity of the situation, creating ripples throughout the legal fraternity.
This turn of events adds a new chapter to the ongoing narrative surrounding the case, injecting an air of uncertainty into the proceedings. As the legal community watches closely, the implications of this Supreme Court intervention are likely to reverberate far beyond the confines of the Calcutta High Court.
In the absence of a unified front at the state level, the nation awaits the next legal chapter to unfold, as the Supreme Court takes charge and attempts to restore order to a case that has become emblematic of the delicate balance between individual bench autonomy and the collective authority of a division bench.