Delhi lawyers to boycott work on November 4 after ‘police attack’ in Ghaziabad | Latest news India

The coordination committee of all bar associations of Delhi unanimously decided on Sunday that lawyers will abstain from work on November 4, 2024.

This decision follows an attack on a lawyer in Ghaziabad, reportedly led by the district judge.

Lawyer Jagdeep Vats of the committee condemned the action of the police and termed the lathi charge against lawyers in the courtroom as unacceptable. ANI reported.

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) earlier condemned the alleged police brutality against lawyers at the Ghaziabad courthouse, calling it a serious violation of rights and the rule of law.

The association criticized the actions of the UP police and said such conduct, allegedly led by District and Sessions Judge Anil Kumar, is unacceptable and undermines the integrity of the justice system.

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has decided not to tolerate any attack on the dignity of lawyers. In response to the recent events, the SCBA has urged the Allahabad High Court and the Uttar Pradesh government to take immediate action.

The SCBA specifically calls for an investigation into the conduct of Anil Kumar, under the supervision of a sitting judge of the Allahabad High Court, including the Chief Justice and Administrative Judge in charge of Ghaziabad.

The SCBA has called for the immediate dismissal of Anil Kumar and the police officers involved in the lathi charge incident, as well as compensation for the injured lawyers.

To prevent similar incidents in the future, the MKBA urges protective measures for lawyers and their families, including the introduction of the Lawyers Protection Act.

The SCBA has also urged the Bar Council of India and all Bar Associations to take necessary steps to protect the rights of lawyers and ensure that they can discharge their duties without fear of intimidation or intimidation.

The SCBA has said it “stands firmly in solidarity with Ghaziabad’s advocates and pledges to do everything possible to ensure justice is served.”

With ANI inputs