Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, has approached the Calcutta High Court to obtain a detailed list of criminal cases pending against him. Adhikari, contesting from the Bhabanipur and Nandigram constituencies, is seeking this information before filing his nomination papers. He highlighted that the police have not provided specific details on the number of cases against him, a requirement by the Election Commission of India for candidates to submit an affidavit disclosing pending criminal cases and personal information.
Adhikari’s petition emphasizes the need for clear information on the cases, as he prepares for the upcoming elections. The court is expected to address this matter in a hearing scheduled for later this week. This move follows previous legal actions related to cases filed against Adhikari, including a court decision to quash 15 cases deemed baseless or politically motivated.
The Calcutta High Court had previously granted Adhikari interim protection in a case involving an alleged attack on his convoy until February 19, 2026. Despite these legal developments, Adhikari has once again turned to the court to ensure he has updated details on all pending cases before finalizing his nomination papers.
