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FIFA World Cup trophy arrives in Kolkata

Kolkata, Dec 22 (ANI): The FIFA World Cup trophy on Sunday (December 22) landed in Kolkata for a period of three days from December 22 to December 24. The trophy weighing a staggering 6.3 kgs is made out of pure gold and was brought into Kolkata from Kathmandu in Nepal. Present in Kolkata to welcome the arrival of the trophy were Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly and former Brazilian football captain, Carlos Alberto. The trophy is scheduled to travel across 89 destinations covering about 90,000 kilometres in total. Dec 22, 2013
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Government dragging feet in Justice Ganguly case: Balbir Punj

New Delhi, Dec 21 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Balbir Punj on Saturday said that the government was dragging its feet in the case of former justice A.K Ganguly who has been accused of sexually harassing a law intern, just because he is a former Supreme Court Judge. The Home Ministry had sought the opinion of the Attorney General on the suggestion for the removal of AK Ganguly from his position as Chairman of the West Bengal Human Rights Commission on Thursday. Dec 21, 2013
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AK Ganguly insulting other judges, should resign: Shivanand Tiwari

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): After Former Supreme Court Judge AK Ganguly was denied a copy of the law intern's affidavit on grounds of confidentiality, JD (U) leader Shivanand Tiwari said that Ganguly is insulting other judges too and should resign soon. He said that if there had been some other person accused of a case like this, would he, as a judge, have allowed him to continue with his position. Dec 20, 2013
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Was denied copy of law intern's affidavit on ground of confidentiality: AK Ganguly

Kolkata, Dec 19 (ANI): Former Supreme Court judge A K Ganguly, who is accused of sexually harassing a law intern, said on Thursday that he was denied a copy of the law intern's affidavit on grounds of confidentiality. He also said that according to normal laws, a person whose honour is at stake must be given a copy of the allegation. Dec 19, 2013
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Government consults law ministry to punish AK Ganguly embroiled in sex scandal

New Delhi/Kolkata, Dec 19 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Thursday said that the government had sought assistance from the law department in preparing a Presidential reference for removal of former Supreme Court judge AK Ganguly, accused of sexually harassing a law intern, from the post of West Bengal Human Right Commission Chairperson. Shinde stated that his ministry had already sent the papers to the law department. Explaining the legal procedures that have to be followed to impeach Ganguly, the chairman of national commission for human rights, K G Balakrishnan, said that he can only be removed after a presidential reference is sent to the apex court. Dec 19, 2013
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Somnath Chatterjee defends Justice AK Ganguly

New Delhi, Dec 17 (ANI): Former Lok Sabha speaker, Somnath Chatterjee has defended former Supreme Court Justice AK Ganguly, accused of sexual harassment by a law intern. Chatterjee said that Ganguly couldn’t be forced to quit as chief of West Bengal Human Rights Commission because nothing had been proved against him. Dec 17, 2013
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Justice AK Ganguly should resign now: Sibal

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): Reacting over the latest revelations made in former justice AK Ganguly sexual assault case, Union Law Minister Kapil Sibal on Monday said that Ganguly should now submit his resignation. Excerpts of an affidavit by a law intern, who has accused Ganguly of sexual harassment, have been made public in an unusual step by Additional Solicitor General Indira Jaising, sparking off fresh demands for his resignation as chairman of the West Bengal Human Rights Commission (WBHRC). In her affidavit to a three-judge panel set up by Chief Justice of India P Sathasivam to go into her allegation that Justice Ganguly had sexually harassed her in a hotel room on December 24 last year, the intern has described in detail his alleged behaviour when she had gone to assist him in his work. Sibal added that he was waiting to see when Supreme Court rises to the occasion to deal with the issue. Dec 16, 2013
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NCW has done its work, now govt should take action: Mamta Sharma on AK Ganguly

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): NCW chairperson, Mamta Sharma on Monday spoke on the Retired Justice AK Ganguly's case and said that the Commission has done its work and now it depends on the government as to what actions it takes. Further speaking on the rising number of cases registered against women, she said that situation has changed and more women are coming forward due to awareness. Dec 16, 2013
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ASG writes to PM for removal of Justice AK Ganguly

Kolkata, Dec 16 (ANI): Additional Solicitor General Indira Jaising wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and sought removal of former Supreme Court Judge AK Ganguly from the post of chairman of West Bengal Human Rights Commission. Addressing mediapersons on Sunday, Jaising stated that people who implement the law should live by the law. Ganguly has been accused of sexually assaulting a law intern who worked with him. The Supreme Court had set up a three-judge panel, which heard testimonies from both, the law intern and Ganguly and submitted its report to the Chief Justice of India, P. Sathasivam, naming Ganguly as the accused. Dec 16, 2013
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BJP planning to offer Loksabha seat to Sourav Ganguly

Kolkata, Dec 14 (ANI): West Bengal BJP president, Rahul Sinha on Saturday revealed that BJP is planning to offer a Loksabha seat to former cricketer Sourav Ganguly. He said that in the upcoming Loksabha polls, BJP is planning to launch many celebrities and they have talked to Ganguly on this. He also added that Ganguly hasn't said anything yet but they are hopeful that he will join them. Dec 14, 2013
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Modi: Sourav Ganguly to be Sports Minister if BJP Wins

BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi did not just offer former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly a ticket to fight for Lok Sabha elections, but also assured a post in the Union Cabinet if the party wins with a majority. Dec 14, 2013
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Political parties asks Justice Ganguly to step down on Human Rights Day

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): Political parties are demanding West Bengal Human Rights Commission (WBHRC) Chief AK Ganguly to step down from his post on the occasion of Human Rights Day. Shiv Sena Spokesperson Sanjay Raut said that the party will take up the issue in Parliament and Justice Ganguly should step down as soon as possible. Meanwhile, TMC leader Derek O'Brien also followed the suit and said that 'violators can’t be guardians'. Dec 10, 2013
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