TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee moves Calcutta HC challenging freezing of his bank account
Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee has petitioned the Calcutta High Court regarding the freezing of his bank account by a private bank. He claims the action was taken without proper procedure and seeks an urgent hearing as he has Supreme Court permission to travel abroad for medical treatment.
Why it matters
The case highlights legal tensions between political figures and financial institutions, particularly regarding the freezing of assets during ongoing investigations.
Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee moved the Calcutta High Court on Monday (August 17, 2026), seeking an urgent hearing of his petition challenging a private bank's alleged freezing of his bank account, stating that he will travel abroad soon for medical reasons with permission from the Supreme Court.
Justice Krishna Rao said he will hear the matter on Wednesday (August 19), asking Mr. Banerjee's lawyer to serve notice upon the parties in the meantime.
Mr. Banerjee's lawyer Ayan Bhattacharjee claimed that the private bank froze his personal bank account without following the proper procedure.
Mr. Bhattacharjee stated that the TMC MP plans to travel abroad for medical reasons, which has been allowed by the Supreme Court.
The Diamond Harbour MP moved the court seeking an urgent hearing of his petition challenging the bank authority's alleged action of freezing his bank account.
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