Supreme Court grants liberty to Abhishek Banerjee, asks Calcutta HC to consider plea against media trial
The Supreme Court has directed the Calcutta High Court to hear a plea from MP Abhishek Banerjee regarding alleged media trials and leaks by investigating agencies. Banerjee argues that selective leaks by officials violate his right to a fair investigation and personal dignity.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing legal tension between the right to a fair trial and the role of media in reporting on high-profile criminal investigations.
New Delhi The Supreme Court on Tuesday (November 3, 2026) granted relief to Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee and asked the Calcutta High Court to consider his plea against media trial related to investigations and cases against him. A Bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana said that Mr. Banerjee can mention for hearing the matter on the reopening of the High Court. Senior advocate Shoeb Alam, appearing for Mr. Banerjee, said that the matter was taken up for hearing only once by the HC, when the petitioner was told that it did not have the roster. "Since then, I have mentioned the matter three times before the High Court but the petition has not been taken up for hearing but there is continuing violation of my rights," Mr. Alam submitted.
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