The Howrah Bar Association (Howrah)

Howrah Bar Association

The Howrah Bar Association (Howrah District) is a Registered Bar Association under the West Bengal Society Registration Act and a representative of affiliated members to the Bar Council of West Bengal under the Advocates Act, 1961, for Council Election or Welfare.

The Howrah Bar Association is governed by Rules/Regulations (1956) for this purpose, which cover the Administration of Members, Management of the Library and other Properties, and Election of the Executive Committee Members. A rent-free accommodation has been provided by the Ld District Judge for running the Library. A responsible Secretary, in concurrence with Executive members, reads the Account/s before the General Body on a yearly basis before the dissolution of the incumbent Executive Committee.

The Howrah Bar Association issues Practice Certificates to the affiliated members for Higher Judicial Services and maintains Professional Standards.

History

• In re: The Court on its own Motion vs Registrar General, Calcutta High Court (22/05/2019)
• Calcutta High Court held: Illegal intrusion of police into Howrah Court premises is a violation of the Constitution and Laws (29/04/2019)
• Calcutta HC slowed down the crude and barbaric attack by police on the members of Howrah Bar Association at Howrah District Court Complex on 24/04/2019
• Basanta Utsab 2026 at Howrah Court Campus: Comedy, Colours, and Politics
• Howrah Bar Association Hosts Historic Symposium on Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee’s National Vision (2026)

Records

• RULES AND REGULATIONS

Members

• Howrah Bar Association (Civil) Voter List (Part-1): 12th WB Bar Council Election 2026
• Advocate Search

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Calcutta High Court held: Illegal intrusion of police into Howrah Court premises is a violation of the Constitution and Laws (29/04/2019)