Mamata Banerjee, the former Chief Minister of West Bengal, made a notable appearance in the Calcutta High Court dressed in a black lawyer's gown to argue a case related to post-poll violence allegations. This case, initiated by Shirshanya Bandopadhyay, concerns complaints of politically motivated attacks and damage to party offices following the recent Assembly elections that ended the Trinamool Congress's 15-year rule. The TMC has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of instigating violence, a claim the BJP has denied. Since the election results were announced on May 4, there have been numerous reports of violence, including clashes and vandalism. The situation intensified after the shooting death of Chandranath Rath, a close aide to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, which has raised further concerns regarding law and order in the state. The TMC continues to emphasize its commitment to justice and constitutional values amid these challenges.