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Calcutta HC Warns Bengal Govt: "Enough is Enough" on FIRs Against Abhishek Banerjee
- •The Calcutta High Court warned the Bengal government it might bar fresh FIRs against TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee without court permission.
- •Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya questioned the multiple FIRs against the Diamond Harbour MP and extended protection from coercive action in three existing cases.
- •The court indicated it would issue a "blanket injunction" if new complaints continued to be filed despite interim protections.
- •The FIRs challenge alleged irregularities in TMC's Sebaashray health camps, including medical negligence and use of expired medicines.
- •The court questioned direct evidence linking Banerjee to offenses and the necessity of custodial interrogation without prima facie connection.
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The Calcutta High Court warned the Bengal government due to the multiple FIRs filed against TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, despite interim protection already granted. Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya stated that if new complaints continued, a blanket injunction would be issued.
The Calcutta High Court extended interim protection to Abhishek Banerjee from coercive action in three FIRs until November 30, 2026. The court also directed police not to take coercive action during this period, though investigations can continue.
The allegations against Abhishek Banerjee related to the Sebaashray health camps involve medical negligence and malpractice, including claims that expired medicines were used. The court questioned the lack of direct evidence linking Banerjee to these alleged offenses.
