Who is Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay

Who is Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay, Calcutta HC judge set to join politics? Check Details

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Justice Gangopadhyay was born in Kolkata in 1962. He attended Mitra Institution, a Bengali medium school in south Kolkata.

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After his graduation from Hazra Law College in Kolkata, Justice Gangopadhyay started his career in Uttar Dinajpur district, wherein he worked.

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Justice Gangopadhyay was elevated to the post of additional judge in 2018 and became a permanent Calcutta high court judge two years later.

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Calcutta high court judge Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay on Monday announced his decision to resign from his post, ahead of his retirement later this year.

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Known for his rulings on education-related issues, Justice Gangopadhyay told a TV channel that he is stepping down to join politics.

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A large number of important persons in the education sector of this government are now languishing in jail, under trial," he told ANI.

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