🔥 Trending Calcutta High Court: Latest Updates on Abhishek Banerjee Case

As of August 17, 2026, the Calcutta High Court and the Supreme Court of India have been involved in several significant developments concerning Abhishek Banerjee, a Trinamool Congress MP. These developments primarily revolve around interim protections in criminal cases, a travel abroad request, and a bank account freeze.

Interim Protection in Criminal Cases

The Calcutta High Court has repeatedly granted interim protection to Abhishek Banerjee from coercive police action in multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against him.

Extension of Protection

On August 16, 2026, the Calcutta High Court extended its interim protection for Abhishek Banerjee, stating that his custodial interrogation is not required in cases registered after May 4 ¹. This decision came after Banerjee sought the quashing of three FIRs, and the court fixed August 25 for its final order on his petition ². The court also extended his interim protection from arrest in four FIRs filed against him since the May 4 poll results, despite arguments suggesting his influence ³.

Allegations and Court's Stance

Many of these FIRs are alleged to be "politically motivated" ⁴. The High Court has maintained that the police are not constrained from investigating and should determine who is behind the alleged forging of documents ⁸. In one instance, the court was not satisfied with a report regarding Banerjee's alleged involvement in a "fake signature case" and further extended his protection ⁶.

International Travel for Medical Treatment

The Supreme Court of India has intervened to allow Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad for eye treatment, overriding a previous refusal by the Calcutta High Court.

Supreme Court's Decision

On August 12, 2026, the Supreme Court permitted Banerjee to travel abroad for three weeks in September for eye treatment ⁵⁹. This decision came despite concerns raised by West Bengal authorities that he might not return, given the multiple criminal cases against him ⁹. The Supreme Court set aside the Calcutta High Court's order that had previously denied his travel request, emphasizing that his travel would not cause serious issues ¹⁰. Banerjee is required to submit details of his travel to the court ⁵.

Bank Account Freeze

Abhishek Banerjee has also approached the Calcutta High Court regarding the freezing of his bank account.

Court Hearing

On August 17, 2026, it was reported that Abhishek Banerjee filed a petition in the Calcutta High Court concerning the freezing of his bank account. A hearing on this matter is scheduled for August 19, 2026 ⁷.