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| Biography | Kabita Sarkar is a dedicated lawyer based in Kolkata, known for her significant contributions to civil and criminal law. She is actively engaged in the legal community and has a passion for ensuring justice is served in the courts. With over 25 years of legal experience, she has transitioned from civil law to criminal defense, specializing in high-profile cases. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | BA LLB |
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| College/University | Hooghly Mohsin College, West Bengal |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Career
| Overview | Kabita began her legal career at Alipore Court, specializing in civil cases. In February 2023, she transitioned to criminal law as a SALSA (South Asian Legal Services Association) lawyer in Kolkata. In June 2023, she moved to Sealdah Court to continue her work in criminal defense. She is recognized for taking challenging cases, including her appointment to defend Sanjoy Roy in the RG Kar Hospital rape-murder case, which has drawn national attention due to its complexity and public outcry. |
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| Current Position | Criminal Defense Lawyer at Sealdah Court, Kolkata |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kabita belongs to a Bengali family in Kolkata. | |
| 2. She is against capital punishment, advocating for lifetime imprisonment instead. | |
| 3. She believes in the principle of 'innocent until proven guilty' and aims to provide a fair trial for all defendants. | |
| 4. Kabita considers the RG Kar Hospital case one of the most challenging in her 25-year career. | |
| 5. She was appointed to defend Sanjoy Roy in the RG Kar case after several other lawyers refused to take the case. | |
| 6. She requested to have her senior colleague Sourav Banerjee accompany her during the RG Kar case proceedings. |