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Mamata Banerjee argues in Calcutta High Court; BCI seeks report on enrolment status
Mamata Banerjee appeared in Calcutta High Court wearing a lawyers’ gown to argue in a case on post-poll violence amid loud sloganeering. The Bar Council of India later sought a report from its West Bengal wing on her enrolment and practice status, including whether she sought suspension of her bar licence during her time as chief minister.
Why It Matters
The appearance involves a former chief minister arguing in court in a politically charged post-election violence matter. It also triggers regulatory scrutiny by the Bar Council of India into the professional status of a high-profile political figure.
Timeline
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BCI seeks report on enrolment and licence status from West Bengal bar body
May 14, 2026
The Bar Council of India later sought a report from its West Bengal wing on Mamata Banerjee’s enrolment and practice status after her HC appearance, asking for the report within two days and detailing whether she had sought suspension of her bar licence when she was chief minister.
Mamata Banerjee appears in Calcutta High Court wearing a lawyers’ gown to argue the post-poll violence case
May 14, 2026
Mamata Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress leader and former West Bengal chief minister, appeared in Calcutta High Court in a lawyers’ gown to argue in a matter concerning alleged widespread post-poll violence in West Bengal, while facing loud sloganeering.