Department of Law (Hazra Campus), Calcutta University
Binayak hails from Bankura, a town in West Bengal known for its rich cultural heritage. His father works as an electrician, while his mother is an assistant teacher at a primary school. He completed his schooling at Bankura Banga Vidyalaya, a government-run institution that laid the foundation for his academic journey.
The spark to pursue law was ignited in Binayak when he was in the eighth standard. He was inspired by a local teacher in his town, a law graduate who, though not a practising advocate, was deeply involved in social work. This teacher’s dedication to creating a positive impact in society left a lasting impression on Binayak, who decided to follow in his footsteps.
His connection with IDIA began when he was in the tenth standard. A relative introduced him to Arnab Roy, Director at IDIA, who explained the organization’s mission and the kind of support it provides to aspiring law students from underrepresented communities. Seeing this as a chance to turn his dream into reality, Binayak appeared for the IDIA National Aptitude Test (INAT) and successfully cleared the interview process, becoming an IDIA trainee.
Before his association with IDIA, Binayak’s parents were hesitant about his decision to pursue law and preferred more conventional paths like medicine or engineering. However, after attending sensitisation sessions by IDIA and learning more about the potential and importance of the legal profession, they became strong supporters of his ambition. Today, Binayak receives their full encouragement in his pursuit of a legal career.
Binayak studied diligently and secured admission to the Department of Law, University of Calcutta, Hazra Campus. Currently in his fifth year, he has already started building a solid foundation through multiple internships:
- IPGYAN Law Firm, Kolkata — Long-term internship from September 2023 to February 2024, and again from April 2024 to August 2024
- Under Advocate Abhishek Biswas, Bankura District Court — March 2024
- Presently undergoing a long-term internship under Advocate Faizan Md. Zafar, Calcutta High Court — From September 2024 to present
Apart from his academic and legal pursuits, Binayak is also a passionate writer. He regularly writes short prose and poetry in Bengali, using literature as a medium to reflect his thoughts, emotions, and social observations.
Binayak’s journey from a small town to a leading law college, with the support of IDIA and the encouragement of his family, is a testament to his hard work, vision, and dedication. His story continues to inspire, and we are proud to witness him turn his childhood dream into a meaningful reality.
