In a unified stand against judicial and police overreach, lawyers from the Allahabad High Court Bar Association and the Awadh Bar Association in Lucknow have declared they will join the Ghaziabad Bar Association in a work boycott on November 4, 2024. This collective action is in response to an alarming incident in which a lawyer was reportedly assaulted by police on the orders of a district judge in Ghaziabad.
The incident has resonated deeply within the legal community, prompting a broad response across several regions. “The assault on our colleague in Ghaziabad is a stark violation of legal professional protections and warrants a collective response from our community,” stated a representative of the Allahabad High Court Bar Association.
Echoing this sentiment, the Awadh Bar Association emphasized the importance of a safe and respectful environment for legal practice. “We cannot allow such abuses to go unchecked. Our participation in the boycott underscores our commitment to upholding the dignity and safety of legal practitioners everywhere,” said a leader from the association.
This coordinated boycott aims to highlight the concerns about safety and the misuse of authority within the judicial system, advocating for necessary safeguards and reforms. The lawyers from Allahabad and Lucknow are preparing for a significant show of solidarity that emphasizes the need for systemic change to protect the rights and security of legal professionals.
As preparations for the boycott continue, the bar associations plan to engage in further dialogues to strengthen their stance and ensure their demands for justice and accountability are clearly heard and addressed.
