Archive · 20 Jul 2026
HC Extends Abhishek Banerjee's Protection from Coercive Action
The Calcutta High Court has extended the protection for Abhishek Banerjee, a Trinamool Congress MP, from any coercive action until October 6.
This protection is related to a case involving alleged intimidatory statements he made during the West Bengal assembly election campaign.
The court has also directed Banerjee to cooperate with the investigation and not travel abroad without permission.
The judge mentioned that there are reputable eye clinics in Kolkata, implying that Banerjee's request to travel abroad for eye treatment might not be necessary.
The court will hear Banerjee's plea to modify the conditions for his interim protection in August, but no specific date has been set yet.
Calcutta High Court extends Abhishek Banerjee's interim protection from coercive action until October 6.
Banerjee directed to cooperate with the investigation and not travel abroad without court permission.
Court denies Banerjee's request to travel abroad for eye treatment, citing reputable clinics in Kolkata.
Plea for modification of conditions for interim protection to be heard in August, but no specific date fixed.
Judge emphasizes the need to satisfy the court's conscience in granting permissions.
- Who
- Abhishek Banerjee, Trinamool Congress MP
- What
- Extension of interim protection from coercive action in a case of alleged intimidatory statements
- When
- Protection extended until October 6; next hearing in August
- Where
- Calcutta High Court
- Why
- To ensure cooperation with the ongoing investigation and prevent potential interference
- Person Involved
- Abhishek Banerjee (Trinamool Congress MP)
- Court
- Calcutta High Court
- Judge
- Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya
- Protection Extended Until
- October 6
- Case Details
- Alleged intimidatory statements during West Bengal assembly election campaign
- Travel Restriction
- Cannot travel abroad without court permission
- Next Hearing
- August (no specific date fixed)