West Bengal Human Rights Commission

AK Ganguly not at WBHRC office today after resignation tender

Beleaguered Justice (retd) A K Ganguly, who is stated to have resigned as chairman of WestBengal Human Rights Commission in the wake of allegations of sexual harassment, did not attend office today.

Justice AK Ganguly to finally resign? Yes, say sources

Last week, the Union Cabinet okayed a Presidential Reference against Ganguly, paving the way for a SC inquiry. Ganguly's resignation will render that inquiry futile.

Justice Ganguly case: Presidential Reference is test of judging one's own

Once a Presidential Reference is sent, the Supreme Court will issue notice to the intern, Justice Ganguly and the Advocate General of West Bengal, and the inquiry mandated to be carried out can be somewhat similar to a trial.

AK Ganguly has the right to remain in office: Altamas Kabir

Supporting Justice (retd) AK Ganguly, accused of sexually harassing an intern, former Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir on Friday said he had the right of not stepping down as chairman of the West Bengal Human Rights Commission.

Presidential reference against Ganguly approved by Cabinet

The process for removal of Justice A K Ganguly as the head of West Bengal Human Rights Commission chief today moved a step forward with the Union Cabinet approving a proposal for sending a Presidential reference to the Supreme Court on the issue.

Trinamool welcomes cabinet nod to presidendential reference on Ganguly

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had written twice to President Pranab Mukherjee requesting urgent action against Justice AK Ganguly.

Subramanian Swamy defends AK Ganguly against 'witch-hunt'

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy has asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to take necessary steps to stop the "witch-hunt" against Justice (retd) A K Ganguly in the case of his alleged sexual harassment of a law intern.

NGO writes to PM, Prez seeking 'justice' for AK Ganguly

"Media trial and biased approach of feminist organisations have already pronounced Justice Ganguly guilty on a mere accusation of an intern," said Amit Gupta, general secretary of National Coalition for Men (NCM).

WBHRC orders action on letter threatening Ganguly

The West Bengal Human Rights Commission Wednesday issued orders that action be taken against a woman law clerk who earlier sent a letter threatening to implicate its chairman AK Ganguly in a case of molestation.

Justice Ganguly kissed my arm, said he loved me: Law intern

The Additional Solicitor General has revealed the statement of the woman lawyer who said she suffered unwanted physical advances from the former judge.