The Calcutta High Court directed TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee to appear on July 15 for recording his voice sample in an election campaign remarks case. The Court ordered full cooperation with the investigation while directing police to ensure his safety and prevent any harassment.
The Calcutta High Court directed the West Bengal government to submit details of alleged egg-throwing incidents targeting TMC leaders after the 2026 Assembly election defeat. The Court sought information on incidents, FIR registrations, and action taken while hearing a petition linked to Abhishek Banerjee.
The Calcutta High Court directed West Bengal Police to submit details of all pending criminal proceedings, if any, against TMC leader Sabyasachi Dutta apart from the extortion case. The Court issued the direction while hearing his plea seeking quashing of the FIR and allegations of additional cases.
The Trinamool Congress approached the Calcutta High Court seeking urgent hearing over allegations of coordinated attacks on political workers and opposition party offices. The party claimed attacks on MLAs and MPs, along with incidents of egg pelting. The matter was mentioned before the Acting Chief Justice.
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday refused interim relief against the West Bengal Assembly Speaker’s decision to recognise expelled TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as Leader of Opposition. Justice Krishna Rao heard Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay’s plea challenging the appointment, citing party recommendation issues.