Calcutta HC extends interim order on AITC's three HDFC Bank accounts till January 29
- On Monday, The Supreme Court agreed to urgently list a petition by Mamata Banerjee challenging the Election Commission's decision to freeze the Trinamool Congress party name and symbol.
- The Election Commission on Friday allotted separate names and symbols to rival factions, assigning Mamata All India Trinamool Congress the 'football player' symbol and Democratic Trinamool Congress the 'envelope' symbol.
- Appearing before Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, senior advocate Kapil Sibal argued the interim order was unwarranted, claiming the Election Commission failed to comprehensively assess the party structure.
- Calling the freeze a 'black day,' Banerjee attacked the decision while her camp filed a separate petition highlighting delays in disqualification proceedings against 10 legislators pending before the West Bengal Assembly Speaker.
- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant noted both sides would have arguments to make, and The Supreme Court confirmed it would try to hear the matter later this week.
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SC agrees to urgent listing of Mamata Banerjee’s plea against EC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday, September 21, agreed to list for urgent hearing a plea by former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee challenging the Election Commission’s decision to freeze the Trinamool Congress’ name and party symbol amid a dispute between two rival factions of the TMC. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal mentioned the … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top S…
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LatestlyCalcutta HC extends interim order on AITC's three HDFC Bank accounts till January 29
In a significant ruling, the Calcutta High Court has extended the interim order on three AITC bank accounts, which will stay in effect until January 29, 2027. A Special Officer will oversee these accounts, ensuring essential financial transactions take place during an internal party conflict. The Election Commission of India is also evaluating rival claims regarding the identity of the party.
TMC name-symbol row: SC agrees urgent listing of Mamata's plea challenging EC decision
The EC on Friday had allotted separate names and symbols to 2 rival factions following its interim decision a day earlier to bar both groups from using the 'All India Trinamool Congress' name.
SC agrees urgent listing of Mamata Banerjee' s plea challenging EC's decision to freeze party name, symbol
The Supreme Court will urgently hear Mamata Banerjee's challenge. She contests the Election Commission's decision to freeze the Trinamool Congress party name. The poll panel had previously barred both factions from using the party's symbol. This interim order came after hearing leaders from the rival groups.
Mamata’s plea against EC freeze on TMC name, symbol to come up in SC this week
CJI agreed to expedite the listing after senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the TMC leader, told the court that the poll panel had acted while the factional dispute was still under consideration
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