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Calcutta High Court Orders Arrest of Abhishek Porel in Rape Case

Calcutta High Court Orders Arrest of Abhishek Porel in Rape Case

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The Calcutta High Court has ordered the immediate arrest of Delhi Capitals wk-batter Abhishek Porel in a rape case, instructing police to seize his electronic devices while investigating allegations of rape on the false promise of marriage, criminal intimidation and threats to leak intimate images. The order was passed after a woman filed a complaint in June 2026, accusing Porel of establishing a sexual relationship with her on the false promise of marriage. She also alleged that the cricketer assaulted and criminally intimidated her. Calcutta High Court Justice Saugata Bhattacharjee has also directed the police to more poractive in investigating the case. In June, the medical student files a serious complaint against the cricketer at the Mogra Police Station in Hooghly alleging multiple allegations such as sexual intercourse on the promise of marriage, sexual harrasment on the threat of leaking objectable images and forcible physical intercourse. According to the complaint, it is said that Porel and the woman has been in relationship for three years and claimed that probles began last year when the cricketer …

Calcutta HC pulls up Abhishek Banerjee over voice sample in poll speech case

Calcutta HC pulls up Abhishek Banerjee over voice sample in poll speech case

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Kolkata: The Calcutta high court on Friday pulled up Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee for not giving his voice sample to investigators probing the election speech case, lawyers who attended the hearing said. The court directed Abhishek Banerjee to provide his voice sample on July 15 after hearing his petition seeking exemption from recording it. The single bench of Justice Saugata Bhattacharya asked Ayan Bhattacharya, the Lok Sabha MP’s lawyer, why Banerjee did not appear before a lower court and give his voice sample, although his bench had earlier directed that police would not take any coercive action until July 31 if Banerjee cooperated with the investigators. The court directed Banerjee to provide his voice sample on July 15 after hearing his petition seeking exemption from recording it. Banerjee’s lawyer withdrew the petition after the court made several strong observations. “There should be a limit to everything. I have already given protection subject to cooperation. I will withdraw the protection. I will dismiss it (Banerjee’s petition) with exemplary cost. Will you withdraw this …

Calcutta HC directs Bengal to frame guidelines for transporting accused persons

Calcutta HC directs Bengal to frame guidelines for transporting accused persons

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TMC leader Soumitra Banerjee attacked with eggs while being taken to court, in Raniganj. File | Photo Credit: ANI The Calcutta High Court has asked the West Bengal government to frame guidelines for the transportation of accused persons to ensure that they are not pelted with eggs. A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty and Justice Partha Sarathi Chatterjee on Tuesday (July 1, 2026) also asked the State for existing guidelines for the transportation of accused persons and asked the State to file an action-taken report on action taken against egg attacks. The bench also added that arrests of one or two persons will not solve the problem and it was a question of social awareness. There has been a spate of egg attacks on accused persons, particularly local Trinamool leaders, councillors and former MLAs after their arrest since the change of regime in West Bengal. People gathered outside police stations, courts and even outside the residence of the accused and threw eggs at those in custody. On most occasions, the eggs have …

Calcutta High Court seeks government report on steps taken to prevent ‘attacks’ on Opposition leaders | Kolkata News

Calcutta High Court seeks government report on steps taken to prevent ‘attacks’ on Opposition leaders | Kolkata News

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3 min readKolkataJul 1, 2026 12:35 AM IST The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday directed the state government to file a comprehensive report regarding the steps taken to prevent the alleged attacks on political leaders and workers and directed police officers to register FIRs in all instances of eggs being hurled at Opposition leaders. The HC also directed the police to follow the applicable guidelines and take necessary steps in the event of any untoward incident. The bench of Acting Chief Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen issued the directions while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) regarding alleged assaults on TMC MPs, MLAs, councillors and workers after the Assembly elections. The HC also directed the state government to submit an affidavit before it on July 20 stating the steps it has taken and the number of FIRs the police registered in connection with egg pelting. Senior Advocate Kalyan Banerjee, appearing in support of the PIL, pressed for interim directions, contending that attacks on political workers had become a “recurring phenomenon”. “Pass orders…people …

Calcutta HC again denies urgent hearing of Abhishek Banerjee’s plea to travel abroad

Calcutta HC again denies urgent hearing of Abhishek Banerjee’s plea to travel abroad

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TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee sought an expedited hearing of his appeal seeking relaxation of the May 22 order to allow him to undergo specialised treatment overseas for his eye that was badly affected in a road accident in 2016. | Photo Credit: PTI For the second time, Calcutta High Court on Monday (June 29, 2026) refused a plea for an urgent hearing of a petition filed by Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee seeking relaxation of an earlier order barring him to visit abroad for treatment.  Mr. Banerjee had sought an expedited hearing of his appeal seeking relaxation of the May 22 order to allow him to undergo specialised treatment overseas for his eye that was badly affected in a road accident in 2016. However, the request for an urgent hearing of the petition was earlier also refused by the single bench of Justice Saugata Bhattacharya on June 25, 2026.  According to the officials, Mr. Banerjee had sought permission for a seven-day visit outside of India for the treatment. However, the court maintained …

Calcutta HC grants interim relief to Abhishek Banerjee in signature forgery case

Calcutta HC grants interim relief to Abhishek Banerjee in signature forgery case

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The Calcutta High Court on Thursday granted TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee interim protection from any coercive action in a signature forgery case over the party`s choice of Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal assembly. Justice Kausik Chanda, while granting interim protection for three weeks, directed Banerjee to appear before the CID at its headquarters, Bhabani Bhaban, here by 6 pm on Thursday for questioning in the case. Banerjee`s lawyer stated that the MP is scheduled to arrive in Kolkata from Delhi around 4 pm. The matter will come up for hearing again after two weeks. The controversy centres around a meeting called by Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee at her Kalighat residence, where discussions were held regarding the naming of the LoP. Allegations have surfaced that signatures of several MLAs were affixed on related documents despite their absence from the meeting, triggering a political storm in the state. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data …

‘Can’t compel him for statement’: Calcutta HC grants protection to Abhishek Banerjee in forged signature case

‘Can’t compel him for statement’: Calcutta HC grants protection to Abhishek Banerjee in forged signature case

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Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee cannot be forced to make a statement against himself, the Calcutta High Court said on Thursday as it heard a plea filed by him linked to alleged forgery of signatures of newly-elected TMC MLAs. Banerjee has been granted protection from coercive action for three weeks. TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee arrives for the INDIA bloc meeting at Constitution Club of India, in New Delhi. (ANI) Hearing arguments from both Banerjee’s counsel and those seeking investigation, the court reportedly asked the Trinamool leader to appear before CID, noting that he was ready to cooperate. “You cannot compel an accuse to give a statement against himself like this. He can say he doesn’t know. You conduct search and seizure, question him,” the high court bench said, according to a LiveLaw report. The forged signatures controversy erupted weeks after the TMC suffered a crushing loss in the West Bengal Assembly elections. After documents were submitted to the West Bengal Assembly on the appointment of the Leader of the Opposition and the party’s chief whip, …

Is TMC leader Messi’s childhood friend? Calcutta HC asks in stadium chaos case

Is TMC leader Messi’s childhood friend? Calcutta HC asks in stadium chaos case

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The Calcutta high court on Wednesday granted interim protection to former state sports minister Aroop Biswas against coercive police action in connection with the chaos at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium when football legend Lionel Messi made a brief appearance on December 13. Messi’s much-anticipated visit to the stadium in Bidhannagar, as part of the “GOAT (Greatest of All Time) Tour”, ended in chaos A single bench of justice Saugata Bhattacharyya said, “Every resident of Kolkata felt ashamed because of the fiasco. The events were conducted smoothly in other metro cities.” “He (Biswas) is putting his hand around Messi’s waist. How can he do this? Is he Messi’s childhood friend? Does it not breach the security?” the bench said. Messi’s much-anticipated visit to the stadium in Bidhannagar, as part of the “GOAT (Greatest of All Time) Tour”, ended in chaos as most spectators in the 50,000-strong crowd had purchased tickets priced between ₹4,500 and ₹18,000 but could barely see the Argentine football star, allegedly because VIPs and celebrities, including Biswas, surrounded him. The tour, which comprised …

Calcutta HC withdraws interim protection to TMC’s Falta candidate Jahangir Khan

Calcutta HC withdraws interim protection to TMC’s Falta candidate Jahangir Khan

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The Calcutta high court on Tuesday withdrew an interim order that protected Jahangir Khan— the defeated Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate from Falta in South 24 Parganas district– from police action in criminal cases he faces, lawyers who attended the hearing said. The Falta assembly seat has around 225,000 voters. (FB/@JahangirKhanTMC) “Justice Partha Sarathi Sen withdrew the interim protection granted to Khan on May 18, days before the May 21 Falta bypoll, and allowed the state to proceed with investigations in seven criminal cases registered at Falta police station,” a lawyer said, requesting anonymity. Khan’s lawyers argued that the charges were the fallout of a political vendetta following the TMC’s defeat in the assembly polls. The state’s additional solicitor general, Rajdeep Majumdar said the protection was granted only to let Khan contest the May 21 repoll. Majumdar said the police should be allowed to start the investigations since the results were declared on May 24. Also Read: Bengal’s Falta election: How Jahangir Khan of Trinamool, who backed out before repoll, got 3.7% of the votes “Justice Sen …

‘Cow slaughter not part of Id-Uz-Zoha’: Calcutta HC upholds Bengal govt’s cattle slaughter restrictions

‘Cow slaughter not part of Id-Uz-Zoha’: Calcutta HC upholds Bengal govt’s cattle slaughter restrictions

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The Calcutta high court on Thursday upheld the ban on cattle slaughter in public places and refused to stay the West Bengal government order regulating slaughter ahead of Eid al-Adha. Calcutta high court has upheld West Bengal government’s decision on cattle slaughter. (HT File) A bench of high court, including Sujoy Paul and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen, strictly prohibited the slaughter of cows and buffaloes in public places, Live Law reported. The court said that the sacrifice of a cow is not part of any religious festival, adding that the slaughter of animals in a public place is strictly prohibited. “Slaughter of animals including cows and buffalos in any open public place is strictly prohibited. Secondly, sacrifice of a cow is no part of the festival of ID-UZ-ZOHA and is not a religious requirement under Islam as held by the Supreme Court in the case of Mohd. Hanif Quareshi & Ors. Vs. The State of Bihar,” the court order stated. The order comes as the petitioners, including TMC MP Mahua Moitra, challenged the Bengal government’s …