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Supreme Court Grants Abhishek Banerjee Permission to Seek Eye Treatment Abroad
✍️ NDTV
🗓 10 Aug 2026, 09:37 PM
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The Supreme Court of India has allowed opposition leader Abhishek Banerjee to travel overseas for eye surgery, following a request for medical treatment abroad.
The Supreme Court of India, in a recent ruling, granted opposition leader Abhishek Banerjee permission to travel abroad for eye treatment. The decision came after Banerjee’s medical team requested that he seek specialized care outside the country.
Abhishek Banerjee, a prominent figure in the All India Trinamool Congress, has been dealing with a serious eye condition that requires advanced surgical intervention not readily available in India. His legal team argued that the treatment abroad would significantly improve his chances of recovery.
The court’s order allows Banerjee to leave the country for the duration of his treatment and return once the medical procedure is completed. The ruling is expected to facilitate the timely medical care that the politician needs while ensuring compliance with legal protocols.
Abhishek Banerjee, a prominent figure in the All India Trinamool Congress, has been dealing with a serious eye condition that requires advanced surgical intervention not readily available in India. His legal team argued that the treatment abroad would significantly improve his chances of recovery.
The court’s order allows Banerjee to leave the country for the duration of his treatment and return once the medical procedure is completed. The ruling is expected to facilitate the timely medical care that the politician needs while ensuring compliance with legal protocols.