The Calcutta High Court granted interim relief to TMC MP Mahua Moitra in a hate speech case, directing that no coercive action be taken against her till October 5 or further orders, subject to her full cooperation with the investigation.
The Calcutta High Court has halted further demolition of the building housing TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee’s MP office. Justice Raja Basu Chowdhury directed that the interim protection will continue until the next hearing or the end of July 2026, whichever is earlier.
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 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 Calcutta High Court sought a detailed report on funds in frozen TMC bank accounts while questioning the speed of the West Bengal Police’s action. The Court observed that the accounts were frozen immediately after the FIR, raising concerns over the apparent haste of authorities.
The Calcutta High Court sought a response from the West Bengal government on TMC’s plea challenging the police search at Abhishek Banerjee’s residence. The Court ordered preservation of CCTV footage and police recordings, while refusing interim relief until the State files its reply.
The Calcutta High Court issued notice to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Mamata Banerjee’s election petition challenging his Bhabanipur Assembly victory. The Court found the petition maintainable under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and sought responses from the respondents.
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 reserved its order on a plea challenging the appointment of rebel TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as Leader of Opposition, questioning the Speaker’s authority to ignore the party’s recommendation of Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay.
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.
