Today, On 31st July, Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee challenges Enforcement Directorate’s summons in money laundering case before Supreme Court. His counsel argues lack of prescribed procedure under PMLA. The outcome could have significant implications for money laundering enforcement in India and political dynamics in West Bengal. Court extends hearing to the following day.
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Today, On 19th June, The Calcutta High Court challenged Suvendu Adhikari’s plan for a protest and suggested an alternate venue, aiming to balance the right to protest with maintaining public order. Adhikari’s counsel argued for the protest at Raj Bhavan, but the court directed them to propose an alternative venue by the next hearing on June 21. The court also instructed the Advocate General to address previous violations of prohibitory orders.
The Supreme Court today granted TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s request to postpone ED summons until after General Elections, setting July 10 for further hearing. The decision aims to ensure a fair political environment during elections. Banerjee and his wife challenge the ED’s jurisdiction to summon individuals, citing legal concerns about their summons to Delhi.
The Supreme Court Today (March 7th) declined to consider the ED’s petition challenging a Calcutta HC directive. The directive outlined guidelines for investigative agencies, advising against disclosing details of probes involving individuals like Rujira Banerjee-wife of Abhishek Banerjee, before filing chargesheets, to either the public or the media.
Today (7th March): Abhijit Gangopadhyay, a former Calcutta High Court judge, resigned to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), sparking controversy. He emphasized his impartiality as a judge, denying political bias in his decisions. Gangopadhyay cited invitations and challenges in entering politics as factors in his decision to resign earlier than planned.
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The Supreme Court showed reluctance to consider Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee’s plea for ‘necessary action’ against Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay, a judge at the Calcutta High Court, regarding ‘politically motivated’ interviews. Abhishek Banerjee’s Request Against Calcutta HC Judge for Politically motivated Interviews Delhi: On February 9th, the Supreme Court of India took a view regarding […]
Abhishek Banerjee has moved the Supreme Court against Calcutta High Court judge Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay for making ‘comments’ against him. The HC judge’s questions about Abhishek Banerjee’s property in front of the media have not gone down well with the TMC leaders, sources said. In a significant legal move, Abhishek Banerjee, the All India General […]
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India rejected Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee’s plea to restrain media coverage of the legal proceedings in the West Bengal recruitment scam before the Calcutta High Court. This decision marks a significant setback for Banerjee, who is facing allegations in the alleged school jobs scam in […]
The Calcutta High Court, while addressing the issue of media reports concerning Abhishek Banerjee, observed that courts cannot issue gag orders on what appears to be “political propaganda.” Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya emphasized the importance of media freedom in a democratic society, stating, “Even if we suppose pass such an order (restraining media from reporting), how […]
The Calcutta High Court recently issued directives to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to refrain from taking any coercive measures against TMC leader and Member of Parliament, Abhishek Banerjee, in relation to the ECIR (Enforcement Case Information Report) II/19/2022. This report filed by the ED implicates Banerjee in the ‘Teacher-recruitment scam.’ However, the court declined to […]