SC rejects Bhupesh Baghel's plea against HC order in election petition, says trial must proceed

Published 03 Nov 2026, 19:08 IST

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The Supreme Court, in a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana, granted relief to Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee, allowing him to approach the Calcutta High Court to consider his plea against a media trial concerning investigations and cases against him.

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a fresh plea of former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel challenging a high court order refusing to frame a preliminary issue on the maintainability of a poll petition filed against his election from Patan assembly constituency in 2023. The top court on…

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. Current article 03 Nov 2026, 19:08 IST

SC rejects Bhupesh Baghel's plea against HC order in election petition, says trial must proceed

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ABP Live Center-Right ABP Group 03 Nov 2026, 19:08 IST

Supreme Court Rejects Abhishek Banerjee's Plea Against Media Trial, Asks Him To Approach Calcutta HC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday, November 3, dismissed a petition filed by Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee, seeking a restraint on media reporting related to the cases against him. The court directed Banerjee to approach the Calcutta High Court for interim relief, allowing his appeal…

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Deccan Chronicle Center Deccan Chronicle Holdings 03 Nov 2026, 16:14 IST

SC Rejects Bhupesh Baghel's Fresh Plea in 2023 Poll Case

The top court refuses to frame a preliminary issue on the maintainability of the election petition, says trial should proceed without delay.

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The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust 03 Nov 2026, 16:13 IST

‘Trial must proceed’: SC rejects Bhupesh Baghel’s plea against HC order on election petition

The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a fresh plea of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel challenging a high court order refusing to frame a preliminary issue on the maintainability of a poll petition filed against his election from Patan assembly constituency in 2023. The top court on…

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