High Court orders notices to Mamata, Abhishek in contempt case over TMC Martyrs' Day rally
The Calcutta High Court has issued notices to Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee regarding a contempt petition. The case concerns allegations that the TMC's 2025 Martyrs' Day rally violated previous court orders prohibiting the total blockage of arterial roads.
Why it matters
This case addresses the balance between political expression and public infrastructure rights, involving high-profile political figures.
The Calcutta High Court on Friday (June 19, 2026) ordered serving notices to TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee in a contempt plea over alleged violation of the court s directive on blocking arterial roads during its July 21 Martyrs Day rally last year.
The report provides a factual account of court proceedings and the history of the rally without favoring either the petitioner or the respondents.
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