Court says politician Abhishek Banerjee does not need police custody

What happened in court

The Calcutta High Court looked at the cases against politician Abhishek Banerjee. The judges asked if there were any police complaints against him before May 4. The lawyer for the government checked and told the court that no such cases existed before that date.

Why this matters

Custodial interrogation means the police keep a person in jail for questioning. Because the court said this is not needed, Mr. Banerjee will not have to stay in police custody for the newer cases.

• The court checked for cases filed before May 4.
• Government lawyers confirmed no old cases existed.
• Police custody was ruled out for the recent complaints.

What happens next

The legal process will continue without the need for the politician to be held by the police for questioning. Both sides will present more details as the case moves forward.

• Legal teams will review the next steps in court.
• The investigation will follow normal rules without custody.