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SC allows TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad for treatment
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad for three weeks for medical treatment of a blunt trauma to his left cheek and eye. A bench…
The Story in Brief
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad for three weeks for medical treatment of a blunt trauma to his left cheek and eye. A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant said every individual has a fundamental right to travel abroad and choose medical assistance. The court dismissed the West Bengal government's objection, which cited 16 pending cases and feared Banerjee might not return. Conditions include using his diplomatic passport and sharing his itinerary, doctors' details, and place of stay. Banerjee, a Lok Sabha MP, had declined a medical evaluation by a state board, leading the Calcutta High Court to refuse permission earlier. The criminal cases relate to alleged provocative remarks during election campaigning.
The Indian Opinion
The West Bengal government's argument that a sitting MP and national party general secretary might abscond for medical treatment stretches credibility. Banerjee has family, political stakes, and a diplomatic passport tied to official outreach in India. The Supreme Court rightly reasserted the right to choose treatment over state suspicion. But his refusal to face the medical board weakens his case. The real test: will he return within three weeks? That date will settle whether this was genuine care or a legal dodge.
Sources (2): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, assamtribune.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
