Calcutta HC denies Abhishek Banerjee permission to go abroad for treatment

Calcutta High Court refuses Abhishek Banerjee's plea to travel abroad for medical treatment

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday declined to grant Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee permission to travel overseas for medical treatment, dealing a setback to the senior party leader amid ongoing legal proceedings.

A bench of the High Court refused to allow the foreign visit after hearing submissions from both sides. The court observed that the request could not be entertained at this stage and that the matter would continue to be governed by the applicable legal process.

Plea sought permission for overseas treatment

Abhishek Banerjee had approached the High Court seeking permission to travel abroad for medical treatment, stating that specialised care was required outside India.

His counsel argued that the visit was solely for health-related reasons and assured the court that Banerjee would comply with all conditions imposed by the judiciary and investigating agencies.

Court declines relief

After considering the submissions, the High Court declined to grant the requested relief.

The court did not permit the proposed foreign travel, indicating that the pending legal proceedings and relevant considerations weighed against allowing the request at this stage.

The detailed reasoning of the order is expected to provide greater clarity on the factors that influenced the court's decision.

Political significance

The order comes at a time when Abhishek Banerjee continues to remain at the centre of political and legal attention in West Bengal.

The development is likely to trigger fresh political reactions, with the ruling TMC expected to criticise the decision while opposition parties may view it as a reaffirmation of the ongoing legal process.

Legal experts noted that Banerjee may explore other remedies available under law, including approaching a higher judicial forum if he chooses to challenge the High Court's order.