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Abhishek Banerjee petitions Supreme Court for permission to travel abroad for medical treatment

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee has approached the Supreme Court of India to seek permission to travel abroad for eye treatment. The request follows a previous decision by Justice Bhattacharyya, who declined a similar plea on the grounds that an investigation is currently underway and that adequate medical facilities are available in Kolkata.

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What Happened

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee has filed a petition with the Supreme Court of India requesting authorization to travel to a foreign country for eye treatment. This legal move follows a prior ruling by Justice Bhattacharyya, who denied a similar request for international travel.

In the earlier decision, the court maintained that it was not inclined to grant permission for travel while an investigation remains ongoing. The court further noted that there are several reputable eye clinics located in Kolkata that are capable of providing the necessary medical care.

Key Facts

  1. Abhishek Banerjee is a Member of Parliament representing the Trinamool Congress.
  2. Banerjee is seeking permission to travel abroad for eye treatment.
  3. A previous request for international travel was denied by Justice Bhattacharyya.
  4. The court cited an ongoing investigation as a reason for denying the previous travel request.
  5. The court stated that reputable eye clinics are available in Kolkata.

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  1. 8 Aug

    1. HiThe Hindu
      TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee moves Supreme Court seeking permission to travel abroad for eye treatment
    2. ToIndia Today
      Abhishek Banerjee moves SC over bar on foreign travel for eye treatment

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