Calcutta HC says inquiry commission headed by retired judge be appointed into Chorbagan stampede
The Calcutta High Court has ordered the West Bengal government to appoint a retired judge to lead an inquiry into the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal stampede that killed 19 people. The court rejected the state's request to appoint a sitting judge, citing Supreme Court directives.
Why it matters
This ruling addresses judicial independence and accountability in investigating public safety failures during major cultural events.
Calcutta HC says inquiry commission headed by retired judge be appointed into Chorbagan stampede left A Division Bench presided over by Chief Justice Ravindra V. Ghuge said a sitting judge of the High Court could not be appointed to head an inquiry, in accordance with a Supreme Court directive, as had been sought by the State government. File GettyImages/iStockphoto GettyImages/iStockphoto https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/5oe5vq/article71604210.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/iStock-1168123662.jpg AROYBARMAN Kolkata, West Bengal/ India - August 13,2019. The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India. A division Bench led by Chief Justice Ravindra V.
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