Calcutta HC allows probe against BJP MLA Pranat Tudu in 2024 case, bars coercive action without leave
The Calcutta High Court has permitted police to continue their investigation into a 2024 criminal case against BJP MLA Pranat Tudu. However, the court mandated that no coercive action be taken against him without judicial permission.
Why it matters
The ruling balances the state's investigative powers with the protection of elected officials from potentially politically motivated legal harassment.
The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday (July 29, 2026) allowed the police to proceed with the investigation into a 2024 criminal case against BJP MLA Pranat Tudu, while directing that no coercive action be taken against him without the court's permission.
Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya modified an interim order passed in June 2024 that had restrained the police from proceeding against Mr. Tudu in view of the Lok Sabha elections.
The court held that the circumstances which warranted the earlier protection no longer existed and permitted the investigating agency to continue its probe.
However, it directed that no coercive steps be taken against Mr. Tudu without the court's leave, subject to his cooperation with the investigation.
The protection will remain in force till October 12 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
The court also directed the police to submit a report detailing the progress of the investigation.
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