Abhishek Banerjee Gets Interim Relief From Arrest Over Alleged Amit Shah Remarks
The Calcutta High Court granted interim protection to Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee in a case over alleged remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah during West Bengal election rallies. The FIR, registered at Bidhannagar Cyber Crime Police Station, followed a complaint by activist Rajib Sarkar alleging inflammatory speeches between April 27 and May 3. The court restrained police from coercive action till July 31 while imposing travel-related conditions. The case includes charges under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Representation of the People Act provisions.