Kolkata HC Rejects Abhishek Banerjee’s Request to Travel Abroad for Treatment

The Calcutta High Court has refused to grant permission to opposition leader Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad for medical treatment. The decision came after the court reviewed the petition filed by Banerjee’s lawyers, who argued that he has been receiving treatment in the United States for the past ten years. While the court did not disclose a detailed rationale, it upheld procedural requirements for granting travel orders. The ruling means Banerjee will need to seek alternative medical care within India unless he can appeal the decision. The move has drawn attention to the intersection of health and political rights in India.