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 regarding his travel plans for medical treatment. Banerjee is currently facing multiple legal investigations, including cases related to recruitment scams and fraud.
Why it matters
The ruling highlights the ongoing legal scrutiny of high-profile political figures in India and the judicial process regarding travel restrictions.
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 the normal process and an urgent hearing cannot be allowed.
The report provides a factual account of court proceedings and lists the various allegations against the politician without taking a side.
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