Bengal MLAs signature case: CID summons Abhishek Banerjee on June 14
Synopsis
Abhishek Banerjee spent nearly six hours in CID custody but reportedly could not answer where the original TMC resolution book is — or explain key details of the meeting minutes. The Calcutta High Court forced his appearance after he dodged three summons. Now he must return on June 14, with investigators unsatisfied and a 21-day arrest shield the only thing between him and coercive action.
Key Takeaways
Abhishek Banerjee has been summoned by the West Bengal CID for a second interrogation on 14 June in the MLAs' signature mismatch case .
He was questioned for nearly six hours at CID headquarters in South Kolkata on Thursday and released just before midnight.
Sources say he could not answer where the original TMC resolution book is, or provide satisfactory answers to several other queries.
His appearance on Thursday came only after the Calcutta High Court set a 6 pm deadline , having previously skipped three consecutive notices .
The court granted him 21-day protection from arrest but directed full cooperation with investigators and gave CID a free hand for raids and searches.
Trinamool Congress general secretary and Lok Sabha member Abhishek Banerjee has been summoned by the West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for a second round of questioning on 14 June in the MLAs' signature mismatch case, officials confirmed on Friday, 12 June. The fresh summons follows a nearly six-hour interrogation at the CID headquarters in South Kolkata on Thursday, from which he was released just before midnight.
What the Case Is About
The probe centres on alleged mismatches in the signatures of several Trinamool Congress (TMC) legislators on a crucial resolution related to appointments for opposition slots in the West Bengal Assembly. Investigators have been examining the original resolution book and the minutes of the meeting in which those appointments were decided.
Why Banerjee Was Called Back
According to sources within the state police, the primary reason for the fresh summons on 14 June is that Banerjee was unable to provide specific answers to several queries during Thursday's prolonged interrogation. Critically, he reportedly could not tell investigators where the original resolution book is currently located. 'Even when asked that as a party's general secretary could he deny having knowledge about the resolution book, he even lost his cool for a few minutes,' said an insider aware of the proceedings. Sources said he also failed to give satisfactory answers to several other questions, prompting investigators to call him back.
Calcutta High Court's Role
Banerjee's appearance on Thursday came only after the single-judge vacation bench of the Calcutta High Court set a deadline of 6 pm for him to present himself at the CID office. He had earlier skipped three consecutive notices for interrogation. While the bench granted him protection from coercive police action, including arrest, for 21 days, it directed him to cooperate fully with investigating officers. The court also gave the CID a free hand to conduct raids and search operations as necessary for a fair investigation.
After the Interrogation
After being released shortly before midnight on Thursday, Banerjee went directly to the residence of Mamata Banerjee — the former West Bengal Chief Minister and his aunt — at Harish Chatterjee Street in Kolkata. The details of any discussion between them were not disclosed. His return on 14 June will be closely watched, given the unresolved questions around the resolution book and the meeting minutes.
What Happens Next
The CID's investigation is ongoing, and the court's 21-day protection order means Banerjee cannot be arrested in the immediate term. However, investigators retain the authority to pursue search operations independently. How Banerjee responds to the pending queries on Sunday is likely to determine the next phase of the probe.
Point of View
A document his own party controls, is the most damaging detail to emerge. The Calcutta High Court's dual order — protect him from arrest but let CID raid freely — is a calibrated signal: the judiciary is not shielding the investigation from proceeding, only the person from immediate detention. How the TMC manages this politically, with Mamata Banerjee herself receiving her nephew after midnight, will be as closely watched as the probe itself.
NationPress
30 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why has the CID summoned Abhishek Banerjee again on June 14?
The CID summoned Abhishek Banerjee for a second round of questioning on 14 June because he was unable to answer specific queries during his first interrogation on Thursday, including where the original TMC resolution book is currently located. Investigators also said he failed to give satisfactory answers to several other questions related to the case.
What is the Bengal MLAs' signature mismatch case?
The case involves alleged mismatches in the signatures of several Trinamool Congress legislators on a resolution related to appointments for opposition slots in the West Bengal Assembly. The CID is probing the original resolution book and the minutes of the meeting in which those appointments were made.
How did Abhishek Banerjee end up appearing for questioning on Thursday?
Banerjee appeared before the CID on Thursday only after the Calcutta High Court's single-judge vacation bench set a hard deadline of 6 pm for him to present himself. He had previously skipped three consecutive CID notices for interrogation.
What protection has the Calcutta High Court given Abhishek Banerjee?
The Calcutta High Court granted Banerjee protection from coercive police action, including arrest, for 21 days. However, the court also directed him to cooperate fully with investigators and gave the CID a free hand to conduct raids and search operations as required.
Who is Abhishek Banerjee?
Abhishek Banerjee is the general secretary of the Trinamool Congress and a Lok Sabha member. He is also the nephew of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, which makes his questioning in this case politically significant for the TMC.
