In a significant push for judicial appointments, a delegation from the High Court Bar Association recently met with India’s Union Law Minister, Arjun Ram Meghwal, in New Delhi to address the pressing issue of vacant judge positions and other concerns affecting the judiciary.
During the meeting, the delegation submitted a memorandum advocating that only lawyers practicing in the Allahabad High Court’s principal bench and its Lucknow bench should be considered for judicial appointments, rather than bringing in lawyers from other states. This proposal aims to ensure a deeper understanding of local legal issues and continuity in judicial processes.
The High Court Bar Association’s memorandum also highlighted several key demands, including the speedy implementation of the Advocate Protection Act, arrangements for medical insurance for advocates, and the furnishing of chambers in an under-construction 12-story building designed for legal professionals. Additionally, the association requested funding for a state-of-the-art library equipped with 500 computers and adequate book resources.
Senior Vice President of the High Court Bar, Rajesh Khare, reported that Minister Meghwal directed Rajkumar Goyal, Principal Secretary of Justice, to take appropriate measures in response to their demands. During the meeting, the minister’s wife also presented a book written by Arjun Ram Meghwal to the delegation members.
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Following the meeting, the delegation also spoke with Praveen Singh Patel, Member of Parliament from Phulpur, who assured them of his support in addressing the basic issues facing advocates.
