FIR against Mamata Banerjee over violation of high court order on TMC students' wing rally in Kolkata | India News - Hindustan Times

**Kolkata Police Register FIR Against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for Alleged Breach of High Court Order**

Kolkata police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders and organisers of the party’s student wing, Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TCP), on charges of contravening a Calcutta High Court direction that barred a public rally on the TCP’s “Foundation Day.” The high court had, on 21 May, ordered that any political gathering in the city must obtain prior permission from the district magistrate and adhere to stipulated crowd‑control norms, citing recent law‑and‑order concerns. Despite the order, a rally was held on 25 May at the Maidan, drawing several thousand participants, prompting the police to invoke Sections 188 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code for disobedience to a lawful order and criminal intimidation.

The FIR, lodged at the South Division police station, alleges that the event was organised without the requisite clearance and that the police were deliberately ignored. According to the complaint, organisers received multiple notices from the police and the municipal corporation warning them of the legal repercussions, yet the rally proceeded, causing traffic disruption and necessitating the deployment of additional security forces. The police have also seized audio‑visual material and statements from attendees to substantiate the alleged violation.

The TMC has dismissed the FIR as a “politically motivated” attempt to tarnish the image of the state government ahead of the upcoming municipal elections. Party spokespersons claim that the rally complied with all procedural requirements and that the high court’s order was misinterpreted. Opposition parties and legal analysts, however, contend that the high court’s directive was clear and that any deviation could set a concerning precedent for the rule of law. The case is expected to be examined by the district court, with both sides preparing for a protracted legal battle.