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News India Live, Digital Desk: Mamata Banerjee from Kolkata Jogesh Chandra Chaudhary Law College Had obtained LLB degree from. She has also been registered as an advocate in the Calcutta High Court.
The Legal and Political Timeline of Mamata Banerjee:
1980s (early): Before becoming fully active in politics, Mamata Banerjee started practicing as a lawyer. She was known to often handle the legal cases of poor and underprivileged people pro bono.
1991: He strengthened his political base while practicing law in Calcutta High Court. However, his active legal practice diminished after he became a minister at the Centre.
2021 (Nandigram election petition): Mamata Banerjee herself approached the Calcutta High Court to challenge the Nandigram election results. He participated in court proceedings virtually and provided legal advice on points affecting his arguments.
2024 (Censorship and defamation cases): Mamata Banerjee has often been directly involved in drafting legal matters involving herself (such as the dispute with the Governor or defamation suits) with her legal team.
2026 (Preparation to plead in Supreme Court): According to the latest news, Mamata Banerjee will discuss any important constitutional issue of West Bengal or any matter related to state rights. Appearing in Person in the Supreme Court Are planning.
Why are you wearing the lawyer’s robe again?
Legal experts believe that Mamata Banerjee herself appearing in the court is a big political message Is.
Defense of the Constitution: She wants to show that she is not just a politician but also an expert on the Constitution.
Direct communication: By appearing ‘in-person’ she wants to present her views before the apex court without any filter.
Opposition’s stance
Opposition parties (BJP and CPI-M) have termed it a “publicity stunt”. He argues that when there are many law and order cases pending in the state, becoming the Chief Minister’s lawyer is just an attempt to divert attention.
