Calcutta High Court refuses urgent hearing in cases relating to Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee
The Calcutta High Court has denied an urgent hearing request from Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee, who sought the hearing to facilitate travel abroad for medical treatment. Banerjee is currently facing multiple legal investigations, including a recruitment scam and a signature fraud case.
Why it matters
The ruling highlights the ongoing legal scrutiny of high-profile political figures in India and the judiciary's stance on prioritizing standard legal procedures over personal travel requests.
The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) rejected Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee’s prayer seeking an urgent hearing in a matter citing his plans to go abroad for medical treatment. Mr. Banerjee, who is facing a battery of cases and FIRs, had prayed for an early hearing citing that he plans to visit abroad for his eye treatment. Justice Saugata Bhattacharya of the High Court said that the case will be listed for hearing in normal process and urgent hearing cannot be allowed.
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