Calcutta High Court Grants Suvendu Adhikari Interim Protection Through Jan. 29

The order responds to his challenge to a cross-FIR filed following a reported attack on his convoy at Chandrakona.

Overview

A single-judge bench led by Justice Suvra Ghosh shielded the West Bengal opposition leader from coercive police action in a Chandrakona Police Station case.
The state’s Advocate General gave an oral assurance of no coercive steps contingent on Adhikari’s cooperation, which the court recorded before listing the matter for January 29.
The bench asked West Bengal Police and the CRPF to submit reports on the alleged January 10 attack on Adhikari’s convoy.
Adhikari claims attackers tried to set his vehicle on fire and alleges police inaction, while a cross-FIR the next day named him under BNS provisions including attempt to murder.
A separate plea seeking a CBI probe remains pending, and the Union Home Ministry has sought a detailed report on the incident.