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Mamata Banerjee appeared before the Calcutta High Court in an advocate's robe over post-poll violence. The bench ordered immediate protection for victims and sought affidavits from all sides.

Mamata Banerjee's recent appearance in advocate's attire before the Calcutta High Court has prompted the Bar Council of India to investigate her legal status. , India News, Times Now

The BCI's letter referred to reports that Banerjee appeared before the Calcutta High Court in attire prescribed for advocates.

Banerjee was present at the Calcutta HC in connection with a case related to alleged post-poll violence in the state following the recent electoral developments.

After former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee made an appearance in the Calcutta High Court, in a lawyer's gown, the Bar Council of India (BCI) on Thu

The judge said she "cannot stay silent" over the content being circulated and announced that an order on the issue would be pronounced at 5.30 pm. It has now been postponed to 6 pm.

As Banerjee stepped out, cries of 'Jai Shri Ram' rang through parts of the court premises. Soon after, counter-slogans of 'Jai Bangla' were raised by Trinamool supporters present there.

NEW DELHI: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has demanded details on Mamata's status as a lawyer from the West Bengal Bar Council after the former chief minister appeared at Calcutta high court in lawyer robes on Thursday.

Justice Sharma said 'I cannot stay silent', and that it has come to the notice of the court that some 'vicious' content has been posted against her by some of the respondents.

In lawyers' gown, Mamata makes her way through loud slogans to argue post-poll violence case at Calcutta HC | India News