Trinamool Congress Challenges Political Misuse of Court Proceedings in Supreme Court
'Proceedings Used As Online Tool In Political Campaign': Trinamool In Court
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Menaka Guruswamy, representing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, argued in the Supreme Court that court proceedings are being misused for political campaigning by the opposition. This comes amid ongoing voting in West Bengal, with allegations that the Enforcement Directorate's case against Banerjee is being distorted for political gain.
- 01Menaka Guruswamy claims court proceedings are being misused for political campaigning.
- 02The Supreme Court is hearing a case involving Mamata Banerjee and the Enforcement Directorate.
- 03Guruswamy objected to a social media post that misrepresented her statements.
- 04Solicitor General Tushar Mehta challenged the notion of a 'crown' in a democratic context.
- 05The Enforcement Directorate alleges Banerjee removed evidence during a raid.
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In a Supreme Court hearing regarding the Enforcement Directorate's case against Mamata Banerjee, Menaka Guruswamy argued that the opposition is exploiting court proceedings for political campaigning on social media. This assertion came as Phase 1 voting took place in West Bengal. Guruswamy criticized a social media post by BJP's Amit Malviya, which misrepresented her comments, suggesting she referred to Banerjee as 'Queen.' During the proceedings, Guruswamy asserted that the Enforcement Directorate's writ petition for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe against Banerjee was not maintainable. She emphasized that the Supreme Court previously indicated that the Chief Minister's actions during the I-PAC raid could not constitute a 'Centre-State dispute.' Solicitor General Tushar Mehta challenged Guruswamy's implications of a 'crown,' reinforcing the democratic principle that no one holds sovereign power. Guruswamy contended that the narrative surrounding the case is being manipulated for political purposes, stating, 'All submissions advanced... my friend is using your lordships' proceedings as a social media weapon in a political campaign.' The Enforcement Directorate claims that Banerjee removed evidence during the raid, intensifying the political stakes of the case.
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The ongoing legal battle and its political implications may influence public opinion and voter behavior in West Bengal, especially during the election period.
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