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Politics
Calcutta High Court Stays Order Allowing Bookstalls After Left Parties' Attack Allegation
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 05:49 AM
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Left parties have claimed that bookstalls in Kolkata were attacked, prompting the Calcutta High Court to stay a previous order that allowed the stalls to operate. The stay halts the bookstalls' activity while the court examines the allegations.
Left parties have alleged that bookstalls in Kolkata were subjected to an attack, raising concerns about the safety of vendors and public access to literature. The allegation came amid reports of disturbances at several stall locations in the city.
In response to these claims, the Calcutta High Court issued a stay on an earlier order that had permitted the operation of the bookstalls. The stay effectively prevents the stalls from functioning until the court can review the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident.
The court’s decision highlights the balance between maintaining public order and protecting the rights of street vendors. Both the petitioners and the authorities await further hearings to determine whether the alleged attack occurred and what measures, if any, are warranted.
In response to these claims, the Calcutta High Court issued a stay on an earlier order that had permitted the operation of the bookstalls. The stay effectively prevents the stalls from functioning until the court can review the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident.
The court’s decision highlights the balance between maintaining public order and protecting the rights of street vendors. Both the petitioners and the authorities await further hearings to determine whether the alleged attack occurred and what measures, if any, are warranted.