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Calcutta High Court allows preventive arrests before West Bengal polls
NewsBytes | April 23, 2026 1:39 AM CST

Calcutta HC limits arrests to lawbreaking

Basically, authorities can step in if someone actually breaks the law, but they can't just round up political opponents without good reason.
The court also put a stop to earlier orders that labeled certain people as troublemakers, reminding everyone that fair play matters during elections.
The Election Commission pointed out it's trying to keep things peaceful, drawing from past experiences.


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