Let him give list of judges with the BJP and who aren't: Calcutta High Court takes exception to Abhishek Banerjee's remarks on judiciary
Following an alleged attack on his residence in Kalighat in south Kolkata on November 7, a visibly agitated Mr. Banerjee had accused a section of the judiciary, among others, of turning a blind eye to threats to his security.
On November 13, 2026, the Calcutta High Court expressed disapproval of TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's comments suggesting an alleged bias against certain judges within the BJP. The High Court's bench, led by Justice Krishna Rao, cautioned that while Banerjee's remarks wouldn't impact his writ petition challenging the downgrade of his security cover, the court would take his comments into account during the adjudication process.
During the hearing, the West Bengal government presented a transcript and video of the interview, highlighting that Banerjee had named a specific judge. The Additional Advocate General submitted that the remarks constituted an attack on the judiciary, warranting criminal contempt proceedings. Banerjee's legal team argued that his comments were an expression of frustration regarding threats to his family's safety and sought an emergency review of his security cover.
The court questioned Banerjee's assertion, comparing him to an educated MP rather than an ordinary layperson. The bench also noted that Banerjee could have approached another bench if aggrieved by a prior ruling, and that vacation benches were available. The court reserved its order on the plea, with Banerjee alleging a pattern of attacks on his security and questioning the court's perceived inaction on his concerns.
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