Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Abhishek Banerjee Sues Madan Mitra for Defamation
Abhishek Banerjee, a leader in the Trinamool Congress, sent a legal notice to Madan Mitra, a former party leader, demanding Rs 10 crore in damages.
This is because Mitra called Banerjee a 'criminal' and a 'murderer' during a Facebook Live session.
Banerjee's team says these remarks were part of a plan to harm his reputation.
They want Mitra to apologize publicly and pay the money within 72 hours.
If not, they might take legal action.
Abhishek Banerjee sent a defamation notice to Madan Mitra demanding Rs 10 crore.
Madan Mitra accused Banerjee of being a 'criminal' and a 'murderer' during a Facebook Live session.
The notice alleges the remarks were part of a premeditated political conspiracy.
Banerjee demands a public apology and payment within 72 hours.
Legal action may be taken if the demands are not met.
- Who
- Abhishek Banerjee, Madan Mitra
- What
- Defamation notice sent for alleged defamatory remarks
- When
- July 21
- Where
- India
- Why
- Madan Mitra accused Abhishek Banerjee of being a 'criminal' and a 'murderer' during a Facebook Live session.
Abhishek Banerjee's Legal Team
Madan Mitra
Defamatory Remarks
Abhishek Banerjee's Legal Team
Madan Mitra made defamatory remarks during a Facebook Live session, accusing Abhishek Banerjee of being a 'criminal' and a 'murderer'.
Madan Mitra
Madan Mitra's remarks were part of a political conspiracy to malign Abhishek Banerjee.
- Date of Facebook Live Session
- July 19
- Date of Legal Notice
- July 21
- Amount Demanded
- Rs 10 crore
- Advocate Handling the Case
- Shrabana Sengupta
- Timeframe for Apology
- 72 hours
Sources
Abhishek sends Rs 10 crore defamation notice to ‘Lovely’ Madan Mitra over Facebook Live session claim
Bengal: Abhishek Banerjee serves legal notice to Madan Mitra
Called ‘murderer’, Abhishek Banerjee seeks apology, Rs 10 crore damages from Madan Mitra
