Partha Ghosh v. State Of West Bengal And ORS.

24.04.2025 Sl. No.02 Ct. No.15 Suman WPCRC 206 of 2023 Partha Ghosh -vsManish Jain, the Principal Secretary, Department of Higher Education & Ors.

In WPA 22027 of 2022 Partha Ghosh -vsThe State of West Bengal and Ors.

Mr. Piush Chaturvedi, Sr. Adv.

Mr. Tarun Kumar Das Mr. Pratap Kumar Yadav ...for the petitioner Mr. Soumya Majumder, Sr. Adv.

Mr. Pratik Majumder Mr. Kinnor Ghosh ...for the University Mr. Arunangshu Chakraborty .... alleged contemnor (in person) Mr. Tapas Kumar Dey .for the State Today is fixed for framing of charges against Mr. Arunangshu Chakraborty. Accordingly, the following charges are framed against Mr. Arunangshu Chakraborty in terms of Section 14(1)(a) of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971:- "That you, without taking permission from the Court has surreptitiously recorded the proceedings of this Court during hearing of a contempt proceeding registered under WPCRC 206 of 2023 (Partha Ghosh

-vs- Manish Jain, the Principal Secretary, Department of Higher Education).

Secondly, on April 30, 2024, when you appeared through online in that matter, not only admitted to recording of the proceedings of this Court but also attempted to intimidate this Court by stating that you had submitted the recording to the President of India and the Chief Justice of India. You also demonstrated the disrespectful gestures and demeanour to this Court. By your aforesaid conduct, you attempted to undermine the authority of the Court and obstruct the administration of justice. By your aforesaid conduct, you have committed contempt of this Court under Section 14 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, an offence punishable under Section 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971."

Accordingly, a suo motu rule be issued against Mr. Chakraborty intimating the charge as framed above to afford him an opportunity to make his defence.

Let the rule be returnable on May 15, 2025.

(Kausik Chanda, J.)