Bengal SIR hearing in Supreme Court today, Mamata Banerjee seeks to argue own case
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Sources have said that Mamata Banerjee is likely to seek permission from the Chief Justice of India to argue the SIR case in person. Through her legal team, she has filed an interim application requesting the Supreme Court's approval to make submissions directly.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to appear before the Supreme Court on Wednesday in connection with the ongoing case related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in the state.
Sources have said that Banerjee, who has an LLB degree, is likely to seek permission from Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to argue the case in person. Through her legal team, she has filed an interim application requesting the court’s approval to make submissions directly.
Later in the day, a bench comprising the Chief Justice of India and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul Pancholi, will hear a bunch of pleas filed by the Chief Minister, Trinamool Congress MPs Derek O'Brien and Dola Sen, and petitioner Mostari Banu.
A pass for entry into the Supreme Court premises has also been issued in her name, signalling her expected presence during the hearing.
In her latest interim application, Banerjee said that she is a petitioner in the West Bengal SIR case and is well acquainted with its facts.
She has further affirmed that she is fully aware of the decorum and procedures of the Supreme Court and has undertaken to conduct herself in accordance with established rules and practice.
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