The Dignity of Office: Mamata's Brave Stand in Court Mamata Banerjee, the former chief minister of West Bengal, made headlines last week as counsel in a public interest litigation at the Calcutta high court.
Her appearance was notable not only for her argument but also for the courage it took to don the black gown and face the slogans outside.
The PIL, filed by Mamata's son, Sirsanya Banerjee, alleged post poll violence following the Assembly elections in which Trinamool Congress lost power to the Bharatiya Janata Party.