The Calcutta High Court, recognizing the gravity of the situation in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali and deeply disturbed by the reported events, has taken suo motu cognizance. It has expressed concern over allegations of sexual assault on women at gunpoint and the contentious transfer of tribal land. Consequently, the court has directed the issuance of notices to the state authorities, demonstrating its proactive approach towards addressing these concerning matters.

Expressing deep distress and disappointment, Justice Apurba Sinha Roy conveyed his profound disturbance regarding the unfolding events in Sandeshkhali. He remarked that he was deeply pained upon learning about the situation through media reports. In response, Justice Sinha Roy took suo motu cognisance of the allegations, particularly regarding the reported sexual assaults on women "at gunpoint" and the unauthorized transfer of tribal land, which appeared to contravene existing laws.

Justice Sinha Roy instructed the registrar general of the high court to serve notices to various authorities, including the state government, the inspector general of police, the DIG of Barasat range, the superintendent of police, and the district magistrate of North 24 Parganas district. The court scheduled the hearing for February 20 to address the matter. Additionally, the court acknowledged media reports alleging violence aimed at forcibly seizing properties from innocent individuals. In response, Justice Sinha Roy appointed advocate Jayanta Narayan Chatterjee as the amicus curiae to provide assistance to the court in this case.

During the court proceedings, Public Prosecutor Debasish Roy, representing the state, was in attendance. He informed the court that the Advocate General would be more suited to make submissions on the scheduled hearing date. Meanwhile, Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district has witnessed widespread protests in recent days due to the issues at hand.