Snehal Upadhyay –
The Calcutta High Court criticized the state government for not taking proper steps in order to address the complaints filed during post-poll violence in the State.
The West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankar also wrote to the chief minister, Mamata Banerjee alleging that the state government has failed and has remained inactive towards the suffering of the people due to post-poll violence.
The 5 judges’ Bench headed by Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal evokes the Government that its duty-bound to maintain the law and order in the state and should function accordingly.
The High Court observed, “In a case where the allegation is that life and property of the residents of the State are in danger on account of alleged post-poll violence, the State cannot be allowed to proceed in the manner it likes. The complaints required immediate action. It is the duty of the State to maintain law and order and inspire confidence in the residents of the State.”
The Court has asked the state government to make sure that there is no influence or obstruction of any such kind in the process of maintaining the law and order in the state.
“Such obstruction shall be viewed seriously, which may entail action under the Contempt of Courts Act besides others.” the Court said.
The case will be heard again on June 30.