Bar Council Seeks Mamata Banerjee’s Advocate Records After High Court Appearance

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has sought official records related to former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after she appeared before the Calcutta High Court dressed in a lawyer’s robe.

The BCI has directed the West Bengal State Bar Council to provide the relevant documents within two days. According to the notice, the response must be based strictly on official and contemporaneous records.

The move comes after Mamata Banerjee appeared in court on Thursday wearing legal attire, including a black gown and white advocate’s bands, to present arguments in matters related to post-election violence in West Bengal.

The BCI has specifically asked whether Mamata Banerjee’s enrollment as an advocate remains active. It has also sought clarification on whether her legal practice was suspended during her tenure as Chief Minister from 2011 to 2026 and whether she formally applied to resume practice afterward.

The Bar Council stated that professional conduct and legal ethics are governed by established rules for advocates, making it necessary to verify the official records before determining any further course of action.

The matter gained attention after Mamata Banerjee personally appeared before the Calcutta High Court and argued in cases linked to recent election-related violence in the state.

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