SC Allows TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee to Travel Abroad for Three Weeks for Eye Treatment
The bench said he may leave India for three weeks and must share his itinerary and foreign address before departure.
- On Monday, the Supreme Court allowed Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad for three weeks for eye treatment, setting aside a previous Calcutta High Court denial that had blocked the Diamond Harbour MP from seeking overseas care.
- The High Court had rejected Banerjee's request on August 5, noting he refused to appear before a medical board at SSKM Hospital for an assessment of his medical condition.
- Justices mandated that Banerjee use his diplomatic passport while traveling and provide investigating agencies with his full itinerary and foreign address details two days prior to his departure.
- Additional Solicitor General SV Raju opposed the request, citing 16 pending cases against the MP and expressing apprehension that Banerjee might not return to India.
- Justice Joymalya Bagchi observed that individuals possess the right to travel and choose their own medical treatment, noting the case relates specifically to an election speech.
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SC Allows Abhishek Banerjee to Travel Abroad for 3 Weeks in September for Eye Treatment
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana permitted Banerjee to travel subject to conditions. The Court directed him to travel only on his diplomatic passport and furnish details of his itinerary, place of residence abroad, doctors or hospital where he proposes to undergo treatment, period of stay and flight details. India News | SC Allows Abhishek…
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The Hindu Business LineSC allows Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad for eye treatment
The Supreme Court has granted Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee permission to travel abroad for three weeks for eye treatment, dismissing the West Bengal government's concerns about his return due to 16 pending cases.
The Supreme Court has granted TMC General Secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee permission to travel abroad for three weeks for eye treatment. The court overturned the Calcutta High Court's decision that had denied him permission to travel abroad. The High Court had previously ordered an examination by a medical board.
Abhishek Banerjee gets Supreme Court nod to travel abroad for 3 weeks for eye treatment
The Supreme Court ruled that Abhishek Banerjee can travel overseas for three weeks for eye treatment, reversing a Calcutta High Court ruling that cited his non-compliance with a medical board as the reason for denial.
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