The Supreme Court on April 15 agreed to hear arguments on whether BJP MP Sukanta Majumdar defied a specific written order by the West Bengal Police denying him permission to visit violence-hit Sandeshkhali or if his right to free speech as a lawmaker was gagged by the State.
Appearing before a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, senior advocate A.M. Singhvi said his trip to Sandeshkhali was by no stretch of imagination a part of his “essential legislative functions”.
He said the man defied a written order denying him permission by the police, which was in charge of law and order.
