Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee moved the Calcutta High Court on Monday (August 17, 2026), seeking an urgent hearing of his petition challenging a private bank's alleged freezing of his bank account, stating that he will travel abroad soon for medical reasons with permission from the Supreme Court.

Justice Krishna Rao said he will hear the matter on Wednesday (August 19), asking Mr. Banerjee's lawyer to serve notice upon the parties in the meantime.

Mr. Banerjee's lawyer Ayan Bhattacharjee claimed that the private bank froze his personal bank account without following the proper procedure.

Mr. Bhattacharjee stated that the TMC MP plans to travel abroad for medical reasons, which has been allowed by the Supreme Court.

The Diamond Harbour MP moved the court seeking an urgent hearing of his petition challenging the bank authority's alleged action of freezing his bank account.

On a query from Justice Rao as to whether any investigation is going on against Mr. Banerjee, his lawyer stated that the High Court has granted him protection from coercive action in ongoing probes against him and that he is adhering to the conditions imposed.

Mr. Bhattacharjee also claimed that no police action was initiated for freezing Mr. Banerjee's bank accounts.

The Supreme Court had last week granted Mr. Banerjee permission to travel abroad for medical treatment for three weeks.

Published - August 17, 2026 04:07 pm IST