New Delhi: The Coordination Committee of all Bar Associations of Delhi held a crucial meeting on Sunday, resulting in a unanimous decision that lawyers would abstain from work on November 4, 2024. This decision strongly condemned the brutal attack on an innocent lawyer in Ghaziabad, reportedly linked to the district judge’s directives.
The lathi charge on lawyers within the courtroom is completely unacceptable and it must be addressed, said Advocate Jagdeep Vats, a member of the Coordination Committee, denouncing police’s actions.
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has also recently criticized the alleged violent actions by the police against advocates within the Ghaziabad court premises, describing it as an “egregious violation of rights and rule of law”.
The association specifically criticizes the high-handedness of the UP Police, noting that such acts of aggression under the direction of the District & Sessions Judge, Anil Kumar-X, are unacceptable and undermine the integrity of the judicial system.
The SCBA resolution has made it clear that it will not tolerate any attacks on the dignity of advocates. In light of recent events, the SCBA demands immediate action from both the Allahabad High Court and the Uttar Pradesh Government to address the situation effectively.
Specifically, the SCBA calls for an inquiry into the conduct of Anil Kumar-X, the District & Sessions Judge of Ghaziabad to be led by a sitting judge of the Allahabad High Court, including the Chief Justice and the Administrative Judge responsible for Ghaziabad.
They also emphasize the need for a thorough investigation into the incident and accountability for both the District & Sessions Judge and the police officers involved.
Furthermore, the SCBA demands the dismissal of Anil Kumar-X and the police officers responsible for the lathi charge, along with compensation for the injured advocates. To prevent such incidents from recurring, they urge the implementation of measures that would safeguard advocates and their families, including the introduction of the Advocates Protection Act.
In addition, the SCBA calls on the Bar Council of India and all State Bar Councils to take necessary steps to protect advocates’ rights, ensuring they can perform their duties without fear of intimidation or harassment. The SCBA stands firmly in solidarity with the advocates of Ghaziabad and pledges to do everything possible to ensure justice is served.
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