Bar Council Probes Mamata Banerjee's Court Appearance in Robes
West Bengal's former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appeared in the Calcutta High Court wearing lawyer's robes, prompting the Bar Council of India to seek verification of her legal practice status. The Bar Council is investigating whether she is currently enrolled and eligible to practice law.
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Mamata in lawyer’s robes at HC: Bar Council seeks verification of ex-CM’s practice status
The Bar Council of India has requested detailed information from the West Bengal Bar Council regarding Mamata Banerjee's legal enrollment and practice status. This follows her appearance in lawyer's robes at the Calcutta High Court to argue a public interest litigation. The BCI seeks to verify her active status as an advocate, given her previous tenure as Chief Minister.
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By Ananthakrishnan G
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The Bar Council of India has written to the state Bar Council today, seeking that it "furnish information regarding enrolment and practice status of Mamata Banerjee, former Chief Minister of West Bengal".
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