Is Mamata Banerjee entitled to practice as lawyer? BCI seeks enrolment details

The Bar Council of India has sought detailed records from the Bar Council of West Bengal regarding Mamata Banerjee’s enrollment and legal practice status after her appearance before the Calcutta High Court in advocate’s robes. The controversy erupted after the former Chief Minister personally appeared in a post-poll violence case and sought urgent protection for affected residents while alleging widespread attacks and police inaction across the state.