Calcutta HC questions expelled TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee’s appointment as LoP by Speaker
The Calcutta High Court is reviewing the West Bengal Speaker's decision to appoint an expelled MLA as the Leader of the Opposition. The court is questioning whether a rebel leader can hold the position without the backing of a recognized political party.
Why it matters
This case addresses constitutional and procedural norms regarding legislative leadership and party discipline in Indian state assemblies.
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday (June 11, 2026) questioned the Speaker’s decision to recognise the expelled Trinamool Congress MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) of the West Bengal Assembly without the consent of the political party.
The report focuses on the legal proceedings and the specific questions raised by the court without favoring either political side.
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