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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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Abhishek Banerjee Photo
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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

  1. The Calcutta High Court extended interim protection from arrest for Abhishek Banerjee until August 31.
  2. Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya is presiding over the case.
  3. The court scheduled August 25 for the next hearing regarding the quashing of FIRs.
  4. The court stated that custodial interrogation of the MP is not required at this time.
  5. The MP has been directed to cooperate with the ongoing investigations.
  6. The state confirmed that no FIRs were registered against the MP before May 4.

The Timeline4

Every article on this story, in the order it was filed. We do not rank the outlets.

  1. 11 Aug

    1. SPSangbad Pratidin
      ‘এখনই কোনও পদক্ষেপ নয়’, ১৬টি এফআইআরে অভিষেককে সাময়িক রক্ষাকবচ দিয়ে জানাল হাই কোর্ট
    2. DHDeccan Herald
      Calcutta High Court extends interim protection from arrest to Abhishek Banerjee till August 31
    3. Qaqaumi-awaz
      ابھیشیک بنرجی کو 16 معاملات میں کلکتہ ہائی کورٹ نے دی عبوری راحت، 31 اگست تک نہیں ہوگی کوئی سخت کارروائی

  2. 12 Aug

    1. HiThe Hindu
      Calcutta High Court says custodial interrogation of Abhishek Banerjee not required in cases registered against him after May 4

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  • English2 outlets
  • Bengaliবাংলা1 outlet
  • Urduاردو1 outlet

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