Calcutta HC urges Governor and CM Mamata to settle dispute over 'Chai pe Charcha', avoid Court battle

The Calcutta High Court has advised West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to resolve their ongoing conflict through discussions instead of pursuing a legal battle. During Thursday’s hearing, Justice Krishna Rao remarked that the Governor and the state fighting in court is not beneficial for anyone. The bench acknowledged that both sides must find a way to settle their differences outside the courtroom.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s lawyer, Gopal Mukherjee, urged the court to officially state that it had recommended both parties sit together for a resolution. Another legal representative, Kalyan Banerjee, remarked, "There is no problem in following the tradition of paying for a cup of tea." The judge responded, saying, "I have spoken orally today. Instructions can be given later." Meanwhile, Governor’s lawyer, Dheeraj Trivedi, requested additional time to file an affidavit in the case against the Chief Minister. The opposing counsel objected, arguing that this should be the final extension.

Justice Krishna Rao granted a two-week extension for filing the affidavit and scheduled the next hearing for April 9. The court made it clear that the matter should be resolved without unnecessary delays. The ongoing legal dispute between the Raj Bhavan and the state government continues to draw attention as tensions remain unresolved.