Mamata Banerjee’s advocate objects to Kaushik Chanda's appointment as permanent judge at Calcutta HC

Mamata Banerjee's advocate has written a letter to the Secretary, Chief Justice, Calcutta HC.

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s advocate representing her at the Calcutta HC writes to the secretary, Chief Justice, Calcutta High Court.  Mamata Banerjee's lawyer has said that sometime in April 2021, Chief Minister received a letter from the Calcutta High Court Chief Justice regarding the confirmation of Judge Kaushik Chanda as the permanent judge. The Chief Minister had objected to this being appointed as the permanent judge of the Calcutta High Court. Also, the Justice was an active member of the BJP, hence he would be biased. Lastly, the lawyer has urged to re-assign another bench to hear the election petition o avoid prejudice.