Archive · 3 Jul 2025
Bar Council Cancels Lawyer's License in Law College Rape Case
A lawyer named Manojit Mishra lost his license to practice law because he is accused of a crime.
He is suspected of gang-raping a student at her law college.
After she said no to his marriage proposal, she says he attacked her, filmed it, and locked the gates.
The Bar Council and the law college took action after complaints.
Police are investigating the case, which involves threats and the use of college resources.
The woman fought back during the attack and asked for medical help that was denied.
West Bengal Bar Council canceled Manojit Mishra's law license following rape allegations.
Mishra, the main suspect in the South Calcutta Law College rape case, was also removed from his temporary position at the college.
A 24-year-old woman reported being gang-raped by Mishra and two others.
The woman alleges the assault occurred after she rejected a marriage proposal from Mishra.
The Kolkata Police, including the Detective Department and a SIT, are investigating the case.
- Who
- Manoj Mishra, accused; West Bengal Bar Council; Kolkata Police.
- What
- Cancellation of Manojit Mishra's law license and ongoing investigation into a gang rape at South Calcutta Law College.
- When
- License canceled on Wednesday; rape occurred on June 25th; investigation ongoing.
- Where
- South Calcutta Law College, Kolkata.
- Why
- The Bar Council's action due to allegations of rape and other offenses.
Victim's Testimony
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Allegations of assault and threats
Victim's Testimony
The woman alleges she was gang-raped and threatened after refusing a marriage proposal.
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- Accused
- Manoj Mishra and two others
- College
- South Calcutta Law College
- License Status
- Cancelled
- Investigation
- Kolkata Police, SIT, Detective Department
- Charges
- Gang-rape, confinement, threats
Sources
Kolkata college gang rape: Police trying to get details of accused Monojit’s meetings before arrest
Kolkata law college gang rape: Police trace movements, contacts of accused before arrests
Kolkata Student Was Raped On Camera. 'Mango' Was Sure She Won't Go To Cops
Classes should go on in South Calcutta Law College: Bratya Basu questions campus closure
Kolkata rape case accused Monojit Mishra believed survivor would stay ‘silent’ because...
