Calcutta High Court extends interim protection from arrest for Abhishek Banerjee
The Calcutta High Court has extended interim protection from arrest for Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee until August 31. Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya issued the order regarding multiple criminal proceedings filed against the MP following the West Bengal assembly election results. The court has scheduled August 25 for the next hearing to address petitions seeking the quashing of these FIRs, while noting that custodial interrogation is not currently required provided the MP cooperates with ongoing investigations.
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What Happened
The Calcutta High Court granted interim protection from arrest to Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday. Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya extended this relief until August 31, covering multiple FIRs registered against the Diamond Harbour MP following the state assembly election results. The court has directed the MP to cooperate with investigations while stating that custodial interrogation is not necessary at this stage. A final order regarding the petition to quash these cases is expected following a hearing scheduled for August 25.
The legal proceedings follow a series of cases filed against the MP in the aftermath of the state election. During the court session, the state confirmed that no FIRs were lodged against the MP prior to May 4. This court decision follows a recent development in the Supreme Court, which granted the MP permission to travel abroad for medical treatment.
Key Facts
- The Calcutta High Court extended interim protection from arrest for Abhishek Banerjee until August 31.Source not recorded
- Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya is presiding over the case.Source not recorded
- The court scheduled August 25 for the next hearing regarding the quashing of FIRs.Source not recorded
- The court stated that custodial interrogation of the MP is not required at this time.Source not recorded
- The MP has been directed to cooperate with the ongoing investigations.Source not recorded
- The state confirmed that no FIRs were registered against the MP before May 4.Source not recorded
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