Arunava Ghosh
| Arunava Ghosh | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Indian |
| 🏫 Education | Presidency College, University of Calcutta |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of Calcutta |
| 💼 Occupation | Advocate |
| 📆 Years active | 1980–present |
| Known for | Legal practice, Calcutta High Court Bar Association, Political involvement |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Homemaker |
Arunava Ghosh is an Indian advocate and political figure based in Kolkata, West Bengal. He is a practicing lawyer at the Calcutta High Court and is known for his involvement in legal and political matters in West Bengal.
Early life and education
Ghosh completed his schooling at South Point High School, Kolkata. He earned a B.Sc. in Physiology from Presidency College in 1974 and an M.Sc. in Physiology from the University of Calcutta in 1978. He later completed B.A. and L.L.B. degrees from the University of Calcutta in 1980.
Legal career
Arunava Ghosh has over 25 years of experience practicing law at the Calcutta High Court. He specializes in civil litigation and notary services. In December 2021, Ghosh was elected as the president of the Calcutta High Court Bar Association.[1]
In 2014, he made headlines by declining the senior advocate designation offered by the High Court, citing concerns over the selection process.[2]
Political involvement
Ghosh has been affiliated with the Indian National Congress. He contested the 2016 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election from the Bidhannagar constituency as an INC candidate.[3]
Controversies
In 2022, Ghosh filed an application before the Calcutta High Court seeking to reassign the jurisdiction of Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay. He also requested a ban on media entry into the courtroom following the judge’s decision to permit video recording of court proceedings.[4]
Personal life
He resides in Kolkata, West Bengal. His wife is a homemaker.
References
- ↑ "Calcutta High Court Bar Association gets new executive committee". The Times of India. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- ↑ "Controversy over HC advocate honour". The Telegraph. 21 August 2014. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- ↑ "Arunava Ghosh (Indian National Congress) – Bidhannagar". MyNeta. Association for Democratic Reforms. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
- ↑ "Lawyer Arunava Ghosh seeks change in judge jurisdiction". The Telegraph. 29 August 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
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