In a setback for Mamata Banerjee, the Calcutta High Court on Monday dismissed the West Bengal government’s plea for recalling its order that directed the National Human Rights Commission to examine all cases of alleged post-poll violence in the state.
Rejecting the plea, a 5-judge bench headed by acting Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal observed that its earlier order was passed after the state failed to inspire the court’s confidence. The bench also said that the court does not find any occasion to modify or stay its earlier ruling.
The West Bengal government had claimed that it was not given adequate opportunity to place all facts on record, including the steps taken by the state government to address the issues relating to post-poll violence.