The Calcutta High Court directed Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee to file affidavits in a contempt petition alleging violation of its 2018 order during the TMC’s July 21, 2025 Martyrs’ Day rally. The matter has been listed for hearing on August 17.
The Supreme Court of India has instructed Uttar Pradesh Police to investigate allegations against Ashish Mishra, accused of attempting to influence witnesses in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, which resulted in eight deaths. Mishra denies these claims, asserting they aim to undermine his bail. Further hearings are scheduled in four weeks.
