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Supreme Court Grants TMC Leader Abhishek Banerjee Permission to Seek Treatment Abroad
✍️ TOI India
🗓 11 Aug 2026, 07:19 AM
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The Supreme Court has ruled that Abhishek Banerjee, the president of the Trinamool Congress, can travel overseas for medical treatment.
The Supreme Court of India has granted the Trinamool Congress president Abhishek Banerjee the right to travel abroad for medical treatment.
The ruling came after a petition filed by the opposition, seeking to restrict the leader’s overseas medical visits.
In its judgment, the Court emphasized that the decision does not affect any ongoing investigations or legal proceedings involving Banerjee.
The ruling ensures that Banerjee can seek specialized treatment outside India while maintaining his political duties.
The Court’s order is expected to be implemented immediately, allowing the leader to arrange travel and treatment arrangements at his discretion.
The ruling came after a petition filed by the opposition, seeking to restrict the leader’s overseas medical visits.
In its judgment, the Court emphasized that the decision does not affect any ongoing investigations or legal proceedings involving Banerjee.
The ruling ensures that Banerjee can seek specialized treatment outside India while maintaining his political duties.
The Court’s order is expected to be implemented immediately, allowing the leader to arrange travel and treatment arrangements at his discretion.