Authority: Calcutta High Court, Circuit Bench at Jalpaiguri
Order Date: 5 October 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Petitioner – B.L. Educational Teachers' Training College (represented by its Chairman, counsel Mr. Debabrata Dhar and Mr. Ankan Mitra); Respondents – Superintendent of Police, Cooch Behar & others, represented by Mr. Kunaljit Bhattacharjee and Ms. Shanghai Choudhury for the State.
- Nature of Proceeding: Writ Petition (WPA No. 2317 of 2026) filed seeking deployment of police personnel at the college premises to prevent breach of law and order.
- Background: The college lodged a complaint against local miscreants on 4 September 2026; a case was registered and investigation is in progress. The petitioner applied on 7 September 2026 for police deployment and expressed willingness to bear related expenses.
- Allegations: No affidavit was filed; therefore, the allegations in the petition are deemed not admitted.
- Court Observations & Directions: The Court directed the Superintendent of Police, Cooch Behar, to consider the application dated 7 September 2026, inquire into the situation, and deploy necessary police personnel at the college premises to maintain peace, tranquility, and safeguard the life and property of the inmates.
- Costs: No order as to costs.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition is disposed of; the Superintendent of Police is mandated to act on the application and ensure police deployment at the college. No costs awarded; allegations remain unadmitted.
Topics: Police Deployment, Education