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Abhishek Banerjee Appears At CID Office In Signature Forgery Probe Case ... The Calcutta High Court on Thursday granted Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee interim protection from any coercive action in connection with an alleged signature forgery case linked to the appointment of the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly. While providing relief for three weeks, the court directed Banerjee to cooperate with the investigation and appear before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for questioning. The TMC national general secretary complied with the order and reached the CID headquarters, Bhabani Bhaban, in Kolkata on Thursday evening. Justice Kausik Chanda ordered that no coercive action be taken against Banerjee for three weeks. The court also directed him to appear before the CID by 6 pm on Thursday and to continue cooperating with investigators whenever required, provided he receives at least 24 hours' notice. The matter is scheduled to be heard again after two weeks. Banerjee had approached the High Court seeking protection from possible arrest or other coercive measures in relation to the CID probe into the alleged forgery of signatures of TMC le…

Signature forgery case: CID questions senior TMC MLA Sovandeb ... Kolkata, Jun 20: The CID on Saturday questioned senior TMC MLA Sovandeb Chattopadhyay at his residence here as part of its investigation into the alleged forgery of signatures on a letter submitted to the West Bengal Assembly Speaker over the appointment of the Leader of Opposition. A two-member team of the state’s Criminal Investigation Department visited Chattopadhyay’s residence in Bhawanipur and spoke to him for more than an hour, sources said. The visit marks the latest step in the widening probe into the politically sensitive case that has emerged amid an acrimonious battle for control of the TMC legislature party following the party’s defeat in the recent assembly elections. Speaking to reporters after the questioning, Chattopadhyay said he was willing to extend full cooperation to the investigation. “I will cooperate with the probe more than 200 per cent. But those who made the allegations (of signature forgery) should also be questioned because everyone was present when the proposal was signed,” the Ballygunge MLA said. The controversy centres around a letter submitted to Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bos…

Calcutta High Court Allows Abhishek Banerjee to Move Plea for ... KOLKATA: The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday granted Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPAbhishek Banerjeepermission to file a petition seeking protection from any coercive action by the state CID in connection with its investigation into alleged forgery of signatures of TMC MLAs. The CID is probing the matter based on a complaint by two legislators to the West Bengal Assembly Secretariat, alleging that their signatures were forged on a TMC resolution appointing Ballygunge MLA Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as Leader of the Opposition. Following the complaint, the Assembly Secretariat lodged an FIR with Kolkata Police, after which the case was transferred to the CID by the state home department. The two MLAs — Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha — were later expelled from the TMC for alleged “anti-party activities”. On a verbal request by Banerjee’s lawyers, a vacation bench of Justice Apurba Sinha Ray allowed the filing of a petition challenging the FIR and seeking interim protection from coercive action. His legal team indicated that the matter is likely to be heard on Friday. Banerjee, the TMC national general secretary, …

Signature forgery row: Abhishek Banerjee moves Calcutta High Court ... Trinamool Congress (TMC) general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee Wednesday approached the Calcutta High Court to challenge a summons notice issued to him by the state Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The notice is tied to an ongoing probe into thesignature forgery case. Banerjee’s legal counsel, Prabhanya Banerjee, moved the vacation bench of Justice Apurba Sinha Roy to seek permission to file the petition formally. The court granted the request, and the matter is highly likely to be heard by the summer vacation bench on June 5. Through his petition, Banerjee is also seeking interim protection from any coercive steps by the central or state investigative agency. The political controversy erupted after TMC MLAs Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Sahafiled a formal complaintwith the Assembly Speaker. The complainants alleged that the official resolution dated May 6 was completely fabricated, noting that the party had adopted no formal resolution on that day. They further pointed out that several signatures on the document were suspiciously written in block letters. Following a preliminary inquiry by th…

Signature forgery case: Abhishek Banerjee reaches CID headquarters for questioning According to CID officials, the sleuths were not satisfied with the replies of Abhishek Banerjee during his interrogation last week, and hence have been summoned again

Abhishek Banerjee Moves Calcutta High Court Seeking ... - Dailyhunt Kolkata, 03 June (H.S.) : Trinamool Congress National General Secretary and Member of Parliament Abhishek Banerjee has approached the Calcutta High Court seeking protection from arrest in connection with the alleged signature forgery controversy. Advertisement Banerjee has challenged the notice issued by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and requested the court to ensure that no coercive action is taken against him during the course of the investigation. The matter was mentioned before the court of Justice Apurba Sinha Ray on Wednesday. The court permitted the filing of the petition, and according to preliminary information, the case is likely to be heard on Friday. The move comes amid mounting political and legal developments surrounding the alleged signature forgery case, which has triggered a major crisis within the Trinamool Congress. Several party legislators had alleged that their signatures were misused in an official communication, prompting an investigation by the CID. As part of the probe, the agency had issued a notice directing Abhishek Banerjee to appear for questioning at the CID headquarte…

Abhishek Banerjee moves Calcutta HC against signature forgery allegations The Trinamool Congress is facing a major rift in the party after the signature forgery allegations came to light

CID Team Visits Mamata Banerjee's Kolkata Home Amid TMC MLAs' Signature ... A team from the West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Tuesday reached the Kolkata residence of Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo and former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, marking the latest development in the ongoing investigation into an alleged signature forgery case involving party legislators. The visit comes at a time when Mamata Banerjee is in New Delhi after attending a meeting of the INDIA bloc. While officials have not publicly disclosed the purpose of the visit, it is closely linked to a widening probe into allegations that signatures of several TMC MLAs were forged on a party resolution document submitted to the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. The controversy centres on a meeting of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) legislative party allegedly held on May 6. According to party records, a resolution regarding the appointment of party office-bearers was adopted during the meeting. On May 20, TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee submitted a copy of the meeting resolution book and an attendance sheet to the Assembly Secretariat. The documents reportedly stated…

Calcutta HC to Hear TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's Plea for Protection in ... KOLKATA: On Wednesday, the Calcutta High Court said it would hear on Thursday a plea by Trinamool Congress MPAbhishek Banerjeeseeking protection from any coercive action by the state CID in its probe into alleged forgery of signatures of party MLAs. Moving the court of Justice Kausik Chanda, the TMC leader's advocate Kalyan Banerjee sought an urgent hearing, saying that the Diamond Harbour MP's office was raided by the CID on Tuesday in his absence. Justice Chanda said that the petition will be heard on Thursday. The Diamond Harbour MP moved the court seeking protection from any coercive action by the CID and quashing of the FIR in the signature forgery case against him. The CID is conducting the probe based on a complaint by two legislators to the Assembly Secretariat that their signatures in the TMC's resolution for appointing Ballygunge MLA Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as the Leader of the Opposition were forged. The Assembly Secretariat filed an FIR with the Kolkata Police over the complaint by the MLAs, Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha, and the probe was later transferred to the CID by the state's H…

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee skips Bengal CID’s third notice in signature ‘forgery’ case Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee has once again skipped the state CID's summons in a signature forgery case, citing prior engagements in Delhi. This marks the third instance of the Trinamool leader avoiding the agency's questioning. A CID team had previously visited his residence to serve the latest notice.

Calcutta HC To Hear Abhishek Banerjee's Plea Against CID Notice In ... ETV Bharat / bharat Calcutta HC To Hear Abhishek Banerjee’s Plea Against CID Notice In Signature Forgery Case The TMC MP had sought 15 days’ time to appear before CID officials, but was issued a notice giving him only seven days. Calcutta High Court ( IANS ) By ETV Bharat English Team Published : June 3, 2026 at 2:23 PM IST 2 Min Read Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday agreed to hear Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee’s plea, challenging a notice issued by the CID. His counsel Shirshanya Banerjee drew the attention of Justice Apurba Sinha Ray, seeking permission to file a case and praying that the Calcutta High Court quash the said notice. Justice Ray has granted permission to file the case. The matter is likely to be heard by the summer vacation bench on June 5. The case stems from the allegation that signatures of two of the party's newly-elected MLAs, Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha, were forged, in a letter filed to the Legislative Assembly, endorsing MLA Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as the party's choice of Leader of the Opposition (LoP). CID officials visited Abhishek's residence…

Signature forgery case: CID team visits Bengal Assembly in signature ... West Bengal CID officials visited the state Assembly on Monday as part of their investigation into the alleged forgery of MLAs’ signatures in connection with the appointment of the leader of opposition. A team of West Bengal CID officials visited the state Assembly on Monday as part of its probe into the alleged forgery of MLAs' signatures for the appointment of the leader of opposition, an officer said. A team of CID officers arrived at the Assembly around 2 pm and is believed to have approached the Speaker's Secretariat to gather information about a copy of the party resolution naming its nominee for the leader of opposition post, he said. The CID has been searching for the resolution document for weeks. "The investigation is progressing on multiple fronts. We are examining documentary evidence, verifying statements and trying to establish the complete sequence of events. "Certain inconsistencies noticed during questioning are being looked into carefully," a senior CID official said on the condition of anonymity. Monday's development comes after the CID questioned TrinamoolCongressnational general sec…

Signature 'forgery' case: Abhishek Banerjee asked to appear before CID again on June 14 TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee has been summoned again by the CID for questioning in a signature forgery case involving newly elected MLAs. This follows his earlier appearance and interim protection from coercive action granted by the Calcutta High Court. The probe centers on a resolution submitted to the Assembly Secretariat, with some MLAs alleging their signatures were forged.

Bengal signature 'forgery' case: Abhishek Banerjee seeks time to appear before CID TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee sought more time from West Bengal CID for questioning in a signature forgery case involving party legislators. The probe concerns alleged forged signatures on documents related to legislative appointments. Banerjee, who was in Delhi for an INDIA bloc meeting, stated he would cooperate after consulting legal advisors, calling the investigation politically motivated.

Abhishek Banerjee appears before CID again in Bengal Assembly signature ... Trinamool Congress (TMC) General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Sunday morning at Bhabani Bhawan. This is his second round of questioning in connection with the Assembly signature forgery case, following a grueling five-and-a-half-hour interrogation on Thursday night. In compliance with a Calcutta High Court directive ordering him to cooperate with the investigation, Banerjee arrived at the CID headquarters at 11.43 am – 17 minutes ahead of his scheduled 12 pm appointment. Presenting his identity card and signing the attendance register, he proceeded inside for questioning. The high court has granted Banerjee interim relief, directing the state agency not to take any coercive action against him in this case for the next two weeks. Though Sunday is a weekly holiday, CID officials arrived early in the morning to prepare for the high-profile interrogation. Security was significantly tightened around the Bhabani Bhawan premises, with a heavy deployment of additional police forces, central forces, and the Rapid Action Force to prevent an…

Calcutta HC To Hear Abhishek Banerjee's Plea Against CID Action In ... The TMC MP has sought protection from coercive action and the quashing of an FIR linked to an alleged forgery of MLAs' signatures on a party resolution. Calcutta High Court will hear Abhishek Banerjee's plea against possible CID action on Thursday. The TMC MP has also sought the quashing of an FIR linked to an alleged signature forgery case. The CID is probing complaints that two MLAs' signatures were forged on a party resolution. The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a plea by Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee seeking protection from any coercive action by the state CID in connection with its probe into the alleged forgery of signatures of party MLAs. The case stems from aninvestigationinto allegations that signatures of twoTrinamool Congresslegislators were forged on a party resolution appointing Ballygunge MLA Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as the leader of the opposition. According to PTI, Banerjee has also sought the quashing of the FIR registered in the matter. Moving the court of Justice Kausik Chanda, Banerjee's counsel Kalyan Banerjee sought an urgent hearing, stating that the CID ha…

Signature forgery case: Calcutta High Court directs Abhishek Banerjee to appear before CID The HC also granted an interim protection to Abhishek Banerjee, directing that the CID cannot take any coercive action as long as he cooperates with the investigation