SC allows TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad for eye surgery

The relief comes after the Calcutta High Court had earlier denied Abhishek Banerjee's permission to travel overseas for treatment. The Supreme Court on Monday allowed Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee to travel overseas for three weeks to undergo eye treatment.TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee speaks during a meeting with party MLAs, in Kalighat, West Bengal. (PTI File)A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana passed the order while hearing the Diamond Harbour MP's challenge to a Calcutta High Court decision that had refused him permission to travel abroad for treatment, news agency PTI reported. Banerjee had approached the Supreme Court after the high court rejected his request on August 5. The high court had noted that he was unwilling to appear before the medical board at the state-run SSKM Hospital the following day for an assessment of his medical condition.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read MoreAbhishek BanerjeeTmcGet the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather and major national developments.