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BCI asks WB Bar Council to verify Mamata Banerjee lawyer status after court appearance
Politics
Published on 14 May 2026
A report on her enrolment and practice is sought
The Bar Council of India has directed the West Bengal Bar Council to submit a report on Mamata Banerjee’s lawyer enrolment and practice status. After her recent court appearance in lawyer’s attire, the BCI wants details on whether she was duly enrolled and actively practising during and after her tenure as chief minister.
- BCI has requested a report from the West Bengal Bar Council
- Focus is on Mamata Banerjee’s enrolment and practice status
- She recently appeared in court wearing lawyer’s attire
- Details are sought during and after her chief minister tenure
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