The Bar Council of India has reportedly raised questions regarding the legal practice status of Mamata Banerjee after she appeared at the Calcutta High Court wearing lawyer’s robes during a recent event.
According to reports, the issue has sparked debate within legal circles over whether Banerjee currently holds an active licence or enrollment status permitting her to appear in advocate attire. The Bar Council is said to be examining whether professional norms and legal protocols related to courtroom dress codes were properly followed.
The incident quickly attracted political attention, with opposition parties criticising the appearance and questioning its legality, while supporters defended it as symbolic and ceremonial in nature. Legal experts have also weighed in on the matter, pointing out that only enrolled advocates actively authorised to practice law are generally permitted to wear official advocate robes in court proceedings.
Meanwhile, the controversy has intensified discussions surrounding legal ethics, professional regulations, and political symbolism in judicial spaces. No formal disciplinary action has been announced so far, but the matter continues to generate reactions from both political and legal communities.
The development has become a major talking point in West Bengal politics, with debates continuing across social media and news platforms regarding the interpretation of legal practice rules and courtroom decorum.
