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Egg Attack on Lawyer in Baruipur Court: Calcutta High Court Seeks Report, Lawyers Protest
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News18•23-09-2026, 14:51
Egg Attack on Lawyer in Baruipur Court: Calcutta High Court Seeks Report, Lawyers Protest
- •Lawyer Sayan Banerjee was attacked with eggs in Baruipur court; Calcutta High Court has sought a report from the District Judge and SP of South 24 Parganas.
- •The CPI(M) lawyer leader was targeted while arguing for SFI members arrested in connection with unrest at Bhangar College.
- •Tensions at Bhangar College involved clashes between ABVP, SFI, and ISF supporters, leading to arrests of SFI and ISF members.
- •Lawyers protested the attack by locking the main gate of Baruipur Sub-Divisional Court, demanding swift arrests and increased court security.
- •Lawyers warned of further work stoppage from 2 PM tomorrow if the accused are not arrested within 24 hours.
Key Questions Answered
Calcutta High Court Chief Justice Ravindra V. Gugge stated that a report would be sought from the District Judge and Superintendent of Police of South 24 Parganas regarding the egg-throwing incident targeting lawyer Sayan Banerjee.
Sayan Banerjee appeared at the Baruipur court to argue on behalf of the SFI members and arrested individuals connected to the unrest at Bhangar College.
Protesting lawyers demanded the swift arrest of those involved and increased security, deciding that if the accused are not arrested within 24 hours, they would cease all work from 2 PM the following day.
