Calcutta High Court upholds decision to recognise Ritabrata Banerjee as Bengal Leader of Opposition
The Calcutta High Court has refused to stay the West Bengal Assembly Speaker's decision to recognize expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of Opposition. The court will continue to examine whether the Speaker acted within his constitutional authority.
Why it matters
This case addresses the legal boundaries of a Speaker's power in recognizing opposition leadership, which has significant implications for parliamentary procedure and party politics.
Calcutta High Court on Thursday (June 18, 2026) refused to stay the decision of the West Bengal Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose to recognise rebel Trinamool Congress MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of Opposition instead of Trinamool chairperson Mamata Banerjee’s choice, Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay.
The article reports on a court proceeding and the arguments from both sides without taking a stance.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in