Calcutta High Court grants protection to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee from arrest in three cases
The Calcutta High Court has granted protection from arrest to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee in three criminal cases until November 30. The court ruled that custodial interrogation is unnecessary but imposed travel restrictions, requiring him to seek permission before going abroad.
Why it matters
This decision impacts high-profile political legal battles and sets a precedent for judicial intervention in ongoing criminal investigations involving public figures.
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday (August 25, 2026) directed the police not to take any coercive steps against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee in three criminal cases against him till November 30, holding that custodial interrogation is not necessary.
The court directed the Diamond Harbour MP not to travel abroad without permission of the High Court.
Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya clarified that the permission granted to Mr. Banerjee by the Supreme Court for going abroad for three weeks for medical reasons would not be curtailed by this order.
Holding that custodial interrogation of the TMC leader in connection with the three cases is not necessary, the court directed the police not to take any coercive steps against him till November 30.
Justice Bhattacharyya directed the police to file a progress report on the investigation in the three cases when the matter will be taken up for hearing again on November 23.
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