The Calcutta High Court questioned the procedure followed in recognising the Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly, asking whether the Speaker can ignore the largest opposition party’s proposal and recognise another claimant amid rival LoP claims.
The Calcutta High Court is examining the legality of recognising rebel TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly. Hearing Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay’s challenge, the Court directed that the Speaker’s recognition order be placed on record and scheduled further hearing for June 16.