Day: October 12, 2018

SC seeks affidavit on funds granted to Durga Puja committees

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to stay the West Bengal government’s order of granting Rs 10,000 each to various Durga Puja committees for celebrations. A two-judge bench of the top court, headed by Justice Madan Bhinmrao Lokur and comprising Justice Deepak Gupta issued a notice to the West Bengal government and sought a detailed affidavit within six weeks. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata […]