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 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 West Bengal Assembly passed two Bills amending OBC reservation laws, revising the list of eligible communities and introducing a uniform 7% quota. The changes follow Calcutta High Court directions, with the revised framework covering 66 OBC classes instead of the earlier list.
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.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans to introduce a strict anti-conversion law, Uniform Civil Code and NRC in the state. Speaking in Kolkata, he said the measures were aimed at protecting national security and cultural identity, while critics raised concerns over the claims.
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.
