Bombay HC orders probe over Mamata Banerjee 'disrespecting' national anthem

Court asks cops to probe complaint against Mamata for 'disrespecting' national anthem

A magistrate's court here on Wednesday directed the Mumbai police to probe a complaint against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly showing disrespect to the national anthem at an event here in 2021. The direction came hours after the Bombay High Court refused to grant any relief to Banerjee over the complaint seeking action against her.

Mamata Banerjee: Mumbai court asks cops to probe complaint against Mamata Banerjee for 'disrespecting' national anthem

India News: MUMBAI: A magistrate's court here on Wednesday directed the Mumbai police to probe a complaint against West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for .

Bombay HC orders probe over Mamata Banerjee 'disrespecting' national anthem

The court dismissed Mamata Banerjee's application to quash the complaint against her for allegedly insulting the national anthem during her visit to Mumbai last year

National anthem row: Bombay HC refuses to grant relief to Mamata Banerjee

Activist Gupta in his complaint claimed that Banerjee's acts during the public function in Mumbai amounted to an insult and disrespect to the national anthem.

National Anthem disrespect case: Mamata Banerjee plea dismissed by Bombay High Court

"In my opinion, there is neither an error of jurisdiction or patent illegality in the present case. The criminal application is dismissed," the judge said.

Disrespect of national anthem complaint: Bombay HC refuses to grant any relief to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

The Bombay High Court refused to grant any relief to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in a complaint seeking action against her for allegedly disrespecting the national anthem in 2022