Calcutta High Court upholds recognition of Ritabrata Banerjee as Bengal Leader of Opposition

The Calcutta High Court has upheld the decision recognising Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly. However, the court has directed all parties to file affidavits to examine whether the Speaker acted within his constitutional powers while making the recognition.

The court's order indicates it will examine the broader question of the Speaker's authority in designating the LoP, even as it validates the recognition of Banerjee in the current case.