Calcutta High Court Denies Interim Relief in West Bengal Leader of Opposition Dispute

The Calcutta High Court has refused to grant interim relief in the ongoing dispute over the Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly. The court declined to stay the Speaker's decision recognizing Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of the Opposition. This decision was made despite the Trinamool Congress leadership nominating Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay for the post. Justice Krishna Rao stated that no prima facie case was found to warrant an interim order. However, the court has called for affidavits from all parties to further examine the Speaker's authority in making such recognitions. The case involves contested signatures on a party resolution and challenges to expulsion notices. The High Court's ruling comes as the West Bengal Assembly's budget session commences.

The Calcutta High Court's refusal of interim relief in the West Bengal LoP dispute leaves the contested leadership position unchanged for now, pending further legal examination.