Calcutta HC questions multiple FIRs against Abhishek Banerjee health camp case

The court directed the police not to take any coercive steps against Banerjee till November 30. (HT Photo)The bench of justice Saugata Bhattacharyya citing a high court order passed in favour of Suvendu Adhikari when he was an opposition leader said that it may.

The court directed the police not to take any coercive steps against Banerjee till November 30, but permitted the police to issue notice. Banerjee was directed to cooperate with the investigators.

What Happened

On Monday, the court heard a petition filed by senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan on Banerjee’s behalf regarding an FIR on a complaint alleging use of fake medicines at the health camps. Sankaranarayanan told the bench that Das filed seven out of 16.

• The high court permitted him to leave the country.

• Banerjee is currently in the USA for ophthalmic treatment.

• “The same person who has lost twice to him is going on filing complaints,” the Bench remarked.

Key Details

The bench also observed that Das lost elections against Banerjee.

• You investigate and file your chargesheet.

• I have personally seen three complaints.

• The bench questioned the nature of the complaint, asking how could Banerjee be linked to the allegation when no investigation has proved his involvement.

Why It Matters

The court recorded Sankaranarayanan’s submission that back-to-back complaints leading to FIRs were a suspected tactic to circumvent the protection the court had earlier granted to Banerjee.

What Reports Say

Coverage of the story so far points to:

• Continued reporting by Hindustan Times as more details emerge