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Will never file defamation case against my student, would rather go to jail: AK Ganguly

Kolkata, Jan 8 (ANI): Former Supreme Court judge AK Ganguly who stepped down as the chief of West Bengal Human Rights Commission on January 6 following allegations of sexual harassment has broken his silence on the issue. Ganguly on Wednesday held a press conference during which he claimed that he had resigned because it was difficult for his family to tolerate the campaign against him. However, wishing success for the young woman lawyer at the centre of the controversy, Ganguly said that he would never file a defamation case against his student and would rather go to jail. Jan 8, 2014
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Annual Screen Awards 2014: The Complete List of Nominees

With the beginning of the New Year, Bollywood gears up for the several award shows in the country. While Filmfare awards is the first show of the year, the 20th annual Life Ok Screen Awards are the first to announce their nominations. Jan 8, 2014
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Justice A K Ganguly resigns as chairman of WBHRC

Kolkata / New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Former Supreme Court judge, Justice AK Ganguly, who has been accused of sexual assault by a law intern, resigned from the West Bengal Human Rights Commission (WBHRC). Commenting on the resignation of Ganguly, Additional solicitor general, Indira Jaisingh said that the decision, in her opinion, was wise. Former Attorney General, Soli Sorabjee blamed the media of being unfair to Ganguly but said that the decision nevertheless was a wise one. Meanwhile, Congress Spokesperson Meem Afzal also lauded the decision. BJP Spokesperson Prakash Javadekar said that Ganguly should have resigned long ago as it was a necessary thing for the law to take its course. Jan 7, 2014
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SC dismisses PIL supporting former Justice AK Ganguly

New Delhi, Jan 6 (ANI): The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL on Monday seeking to restrain the government from proceeding against retired Supreme Court Justice A.K. Ganguly in the sexual harassment case. Earlier, Ganguly had distanced himself from the petition, filed in the Supreme Court, supporting him. Jan 6, 2014
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Hundreds run in Kolkata marathon to spread cancer awareness

Kolkata, Jan 05 (ANI): The young and the old gathered in hundreds in Kolkata on Sunday to take part in a marathon to create awareness about the cancer disease and support the underprivileged cancer patients. From celebrities to corporate to school children, participants beat the chill as they ran for the noble cause for over 42 kilometres along the city streets. Former captain of Indian cricket team, Sourav Ganguly, was also present at the event to encourage the participants. Jan 5, 2014
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AK Ganguly quits NUJS, Politicos urge Ganguly to follow course of law

Kolkata/ New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): Political leaders on Saturday urged former Supreme Court judge AK Ganguly, accused of sexually assaulting a law intern to comply with due course of law and prove his innocence which he is vouching for. On Friday, Ganguly sent a copy of his resignation letter to the Vice-Chancellor of National University of Juridicial Sciences (NUJS), after some members of the college faculty expressed their reservation about his continuation. CPI (M) leader Mohammed Salim commenting on the issue said the former judge must be a scapegoat of vilification by those who he had affected during his tenure. Jan 4, 2014
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Presidential reference against AK Ganguly approved: P Chidambaram

New Delhi, Jan 03 (ANI): Finance Minister P Chidambaram said that the Cabinet had approved the proposal of sending a presidential reference to remove former justice AK Ganguly from the post of chairman of West Bengal Human Rights Commission. Ganguly is accused of sexually harassing a 22-year-old law intern, with a new damaging charge emerging that he had accepted the hospitality of a Pakistani national without permission. While addressing a news conference in New Delhi, Chidambaram said that the union cabinet had granted the proposal of the Interior Ministry to send a reference for inquiry into the allegations against the retired Supreme Court judge. Jan 3, 2014
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Politicos for appropriate police action against AK Ganguly

New Delhi/Kolkata, Dec 25 (ANI): Politicos urged Delhi police to take appropriate action against retired Supreme Court Justice AK Ganguly, who is involved in a sexual assault case. They asked to evaluate facts of the alleged molestation charges by the intern. Dec 25, 2013
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Action should be taken against Justice AK Ganguly: Atul Anjan

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): Speaking on the law intern harassment case against former Justice AK Ganguly, CPI Leader, Atul Anjan on Tuesday said that it has been already very late and now action should be taken in the case as soon as possible. He also added that an FIR should be lodged against Ganguly otherwise he will keep manipulating people. Dec 24, 2013
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Justice AK Ganguly should resign on moral grounds: BJP

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): BJP leader Kirti Azad on Tuesday said that Justice AK Ganguly should resign from the post of WBHRC Chairman on moral grounds. Azad also added that the victim should not delay in giving her statement to the police. Dec 24, 2013
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Process to remove AK Ganguly from WBHRC initiated, he should resign himself: TMC

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): After the law intern allegedly harassed by Former Supreme Court Judge AK Ganguly out-rightly hit back at his claim of innocence, TMC leader Saugata Roy said that though the process to remove him from WBHRC has been inititated, Ganguly should resign on moral grounds. He said that Ganguly's letter to the Chief Justice of India P Sathasivam denying all charges against him is meaningless and the party is not taking the same seriously. Dec 24, 2013
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Justice AK Ganguly writes to CJI: Subramanian Swamy comes out in his support

New Delhi, Dec 23 (ANI): Even as former Supreme Court judge AK Ganguly, indicted for sexually harassing a law intern wrote to the Chief Justice of India categorically denying the charges against him, BJP Leader, Subramanian Swamy on Monday came out in support of Ganguly saying there seems to be an agenda behind the whole issue. Dec 23, 2013
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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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