Overview
- A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi granted interim relief, keeping the High Court’s November 13, 2025 disqualification ruling in abeyance.
- Notices were issued to Speaker Biman Banerjee and BJP leaders Suvendu Adhikari and Ambika Roy, with directions to file responses within set timelines.
- The petition was filed by Roy’s son, Subhranshu Roy, citing the ailing legislator’s condition, and the bench declined to fault the filing on locus grounds.
- The judges questioned the High Court’s relaxation of Section 65B requirements and emphasized that videos and transcripts must be proven before use in anti-defection proceedings.
- The bench noted the Assembly term ends in about four months and indicated that any challenge related to a fresh candidacy could be considered if he runs again.