The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday announced that no orders would be passed against any officer engaged in election duty until April 29. The decision came after a lawyer made a verbal submission before the court, stating that the process of filing a formal petition in this regard was still incomplete.
Verbal Plea Leads to Interim Protection
The lawyer approached the bench seeking protection for officers on poll duty, arguing that they should not face legal action during the election process. The court, taking note of the submission, directed that no coercive steps be taken against such officers until the next hearing date.
Context of the Order
This interim order is significant in the backdrop of the ongoing West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026. The court's directive aims to ensure that election officials can perform their duties without fear of legal repercussions during the crucial polling period.
The matter is scheduled for further hearing on April 29, when the court will consider the formal petition once it is filed. Until then, all officers on election duty remain protected from any adverse orders.
