SC allows TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad for eye surgery
The relief comes after the Calcutta High Court had earlier denied Abhishek Banerjee's permission to travel overseas for treatment.
The Supreme Court permitted Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad for an eye surgery, rejecting the West Bengal government's objection. Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana observed that every individual has the right to choose their medical treatment and travel abroad. The court emphasized Banerjee's right to privacy regarding his medical condition and noted that his overseas travel would not impede the ongoing investigation.
Banerjee's attorney argued that his criminal cases carried a maximum penalty of three years and were bailable offences. The court directed Banerjee to give an undertaking that he would travel only on his diplomatic passport and provided details of his itinerary, hospital, and flights.
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