Calcutta HC again denies urgent hearing of Abhishek Banerjee’s plea to travel abroad
The Calcutta High Court has denied an urgent hearing for Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee, who sought permission to travel abroad for medical treatment. The court maintained that the required treatment is available within India and noted the ongoing legal cases against the politician.
Why it matters
The ruling highlights the intersection of high-profile political legal battles and the judicial oversight of travel restrictions for individuals under investigation.
For the second time, Calcutta High Court on Monday (June 29, 2026) refused a plea for an urgent hearing of a petition filed by Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee seeking relaxation of an earlier order barring him to visit abroad for treatment.
The article reports on the court's procedural decision and the context of the legal case without favoring either the petitioner or the state.
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