Pratima Bhattacharya v. State of West Bengal and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Matrimonial/domestic dispute writ petition disposed of: petitioner, mother-in-law of 9th respondent, alleged torture, assault and disturbance of her peaceful possession; cross-complaints filed by both parties; State report taken on record; liberty granted to petitioner to seek redressal before the appropriate forum; police directed to keep strict vigil over the area, prevent untoward incidents and breach of law and order, and provide assistance and protection as and when required; allegations deemed not admitted as no affidavit invited; no order as to costs; decided 28.11.2025 by Suvra Ghosh, J.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to the petitioner to take necessary steps before the appropriate forum for redressal of her grievance; police authority directed to keep strict vigil over the area and to render necessary assistance and protection to the petitioner as and when required; no order as to costs.