The Calcutta High Court refused to stay the West Bengal Assembly Speaker's decision recognizing rebel TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as Leader of Opposition, despite TMC's objection.
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Jun 18, 2026
11:40 am
What's the storyThe Calcutta High Court has refused to grant interim relief in a case challenging the West Bengal Assembly speaker's recognition of rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as Leader of Opposition.
Justice Krishna Rao said the court didn't find any prima facie case in favor of the petitioner and asked all parties to file affidavits after three weeks.
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