The Supreme Court noted that the billboard had already been removed and that the matter remained pending before the high court. The bench therefore declined to grant any interim relief.
“Since the High Court is seized of the matter and there are tentative observations in the order of 28 August, the parties are allowed to raise all contentions before the high court, which will consider them expeditiously,” the bench said.
While the billboard case remained before the high court, Abhishek Banerjee secured temporary protection in a separate matter when Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya of Calcutta High Court directed the police not to take coercive steps against him in connection with three FIRs until 30 November, or further orders. The court, however, made it clear that the protection would not prevent the investigation from continuing.
The FIRs relate to alleged irregularities in medical camps conducted under the Sevashray initiative, including allegations concerning clinical practices and medicines. Banerjee had challenged the FIRs and sought protection from coercive action.
Senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan, appearing for Banerjee, argued that the latest FIRs formed part of a continuing series of complaints despite earlier orders protecting his client.
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