No coercive action against Abhishek Banerjee: Calcutta HC directs West Bengal Police
The Calcutta High Court has granted Abhishek Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress general secretary, relief by directing the West Bengal Police not to take coercive action against him until July 31, 2026. This decision follows an FIR filed against him for inflammatory remarks made during the West Bengal Assembly election. The court emphasized the importance of Mr. Banerjee's cooperation with the investigation while expressing concerns over his controversial statements prior to the elections.
- ▪The Calcutta High Court directed West Bengal Police not to take coercive steps against Abhishek Banerjee until July 31, 2026.
- ▪An FIR was filed against Mr. Banerjee for making inflammatory remarks during the West Bengal Assembly election.
- ▪The court highlighted the need for Mr. Banerjee to cooperate with the investigation and restricted his travel outside the country without court approval.
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The Calcutta High Court on Thursday (May 21, 2026) provided relief to Trinamool Congress (TMC) general secretary Abhishek Banerjee by directing the West Bengal Police to not take any coercive step against him till July 31, 2026 or until further orders were passed, whichever was earlier.“Having considered the respective submissions made on behalf of the parties and taking note of the nature of alleged offence, the Court finds that custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not necessary. Furthermore, the right of the petitioner is protected under Section 35(3) of BNSS 2023.
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