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.
In Kolkata, the ED objected to Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh’s request for anticipatory bail in a ration distribution scandal case, citing his significant influence. The judge reserved judgment after arguments, with the ED emphasizing Sheikh’s obstruction of an earlier search. Sheikh’s counsel argued against labeling him as absconding, pointing to pending bail plea and lack of money laundering evidence.
Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari faced police obstruction while attempting to visit troubled Sandeshkhali, North 24 Parganas district. Despite Calcutta High Court’s permission, the police stopped his entry, prompting Adhikari to express intent to take legal action. The area has seen protests over alleged sexual atrocities and land grab, with the government challenging the court’s decision.