NEW DELHI: Accused of not answering any questions relating to a land-grabbing case, counsel for Sumit Roy, the PA to TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, attempted to brush the issue aside Wednesday by saying the accused had a constitutional right to remain silent. He was, however, countered by Supreme Court, which said the police had an equal right to arrest.Solicitor general Tushar Mehta submitted in sealed cover the details of the modus operandi adopted by Roy in the Salboni land-grabbing case, in which Calcutta HC had refused him anticipatory bail. On appeal, SC had granted him interim pre-arrest bail on the condition that he would present himself before the investigation officer daily and cooperate with the probe.Mehta said though Roy appeared before the IO, he refused to answer the questions posed to him.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosModi Govt’s Gen-Z Outreach: One Union Minister To Visit One University Daily‘Fuel For Free’: Chandigarh’s ‘Petrol Langar’ Turns Chaotic, Leaves People Fuming‘No Respect For Court’: Arrest Warrant Against Mahua Moitra In Hate Speech CaseUS Envoy Calls J&K ‘Important Part Of India’ During 1st Kashmir Visit After Article 370 AbrogationPatna Erupts As Tejashwi Yadav Detained During RJD March Over Siwan AK-47 And Paper Leak RowPakistan’s 2 AM Panic Over Operation Sindoor Documentary: Pak Army Calls It ‘Tragedy & Comedy’Kolkata Hotel Fire Kills 9, Six Injured; 80 Rescued As Safety Norms Face Serious QuestionsSupreme Court To Form Panel On July 20 Clash, Examine Police Force And Alleged Pellet Gun UseManipur Shuts Down For 48 Hours As NRC Demand Intensifies Ahead Of 2027 Census DeadlineAAP Leader Satyendar Jain Arrested In Delhi Jal Board ‘Corruption’ Case; Kejriwal Hits Out At BJP123PhotostoriesBigg Boss 20: From Mary Kom and Mouni Roy to Rajat Bedi, Rumoured contestants of Salman Khan-hosted show5 tips to improve your communication skills10 baby girl names that feel effortlessly elegant and modern5 easy-to-do beauty secrets that make you look effortlessly expensiveOptical illusion personality test: What you see first reveals whether you’re judgmental or too hard on yourselfBigg Boss Malayalam 8: Celebrities who can shine in the showStop saying sorry for choosing yourself: 7 things every woman should never feel guilty about, according to Ankur WarikooWhy do Indian brides wear black beads on their mangalsutra? The tradition, belief, and symbolism explainedFrom Orry to Rubina Dilaik, Gaurav Khanna and others: Net worth of popular Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 contestantsLung cancer story is changing in India: Why doctors are looking at the air we breathe, not just the habits we have123Hot PicksIndia Oil ExportsBank holidays this weekAzam KhanCSBC resultJharkhand ProtestJSSC-CGL exam cancelledGold rate todayZepto internshipTN maternity leaveTop TrendingKiren RijijuBengaluru MurderRahul GandhiBhopal MurderKerala MurderKiren RijijuAbhijeet DipkeSatyaki SavarkarBengaluru RapidoBen Gvir
NEW DELHI: Accused of not answering any questions relating to a land-grabbing case, counsel for Sumit Roy, the PA to TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, attempted to brush the issue aside Wednesday by saying the accused had a constitutional right to remain silent. He was, however, countered by Supreme Court, which said the police had an equal right to arrest.Solicitor general Tushar Mehta submitted in sealed cover the details of the modus operandi adopted by Roy in the Salboni land-grabbing case, in which Calcutta HC had refused him anticipatory bail. On appeal, SC had granted him interim pre-arrest bail on the condition that he would present himself before the investigation officer daily and cooperate with the probe.Mehta said though Roy appeared before the IO, he refused to answer the questions posed to him.
