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Reported by Sanchita chatterjee.: In a major legal relief for Trinamool Congress National General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee, the High Court has issued an interim order restraining authorities from taking any "stringent or coercive action" against him. However, the Court made it clear that the investigation will continue without obstruction. The order came on Banerjee’s plea alleging political persecution. While hearing the matter, the High Court laid down a detailed 7-point framework aimed at balancing investigative authority with individual liberty. Full Cooperation Mandatory : Abhishek Banerjee must extend full and unequivocal cooperation to the investigation. No Coercive Steps : No stringent or coercive action shall be initiated against him until further orders of the Court. No Custodial Interrogation : At this stage, the Court does not consider custodial interrogation necessary. Independent Probe : The Investigating Officer must proceed independently and di...

  * *Historical Context:** This marks a historic moment—the first time since 1994—that she has returned to court after a hiatus of 32 years to participate in a case hearing while dressed in the robes.  Sanchita chatterjee: On the morning of Thursday, May 14, 2026, the state's former Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, appeared at the Calcutta High Court dressed in the attire of a lawyer (black coat and gown) **Background:** On May 12, a petition was filed in the Calcutta High Court alleging widespread violence and post-poll unrest perpetrated by "BJP-backed" miscreants across the state. **The Case:** The petition, filed by Shirshanya Banerjee, pertains to issues of post-poll violence and the use of "bulldozer actions." On the morning of Thursday, May 14, 2026, the state's former Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, appeared at the Calcutta High Court dressed in the attire of a lawyer (black coat and gown). It has been reported that she was present at the High Court...