The legal circles of Delhi are in uproar following a distressing event involving a local lawyer and law enforcement authorities. The Coordination Committee of all Bar Associations of Delhi has called for a complete boycott of court duties on November 4, 2024, to protest what they describe as a brutal police assault on an innocent lawyer in Ghaziabad, allegedly under orders from a district judge.
According to the committee’s statement, the incident marks a severe infringement of legal rights, prompting them to declare, “We cannot stand by as such flagrant acts of violence are carried out against our colleagues.” The lawyer in question was reportedly attacked while performing his professional duties, an act that the committee argues could threaten the integrity of the legal system.
The bar associations are urging their members to suspend all legal work on the designated day, aiming to send a strong message against the misuse of power and advocate for the protection of legal professionals. “Our commitment to justice compels us to take a stand. We invite all members of the bar to participate in this day of protest to highlight our demand for accountability and reform,” the committee explained.
This action is intended to spotlight the ongoing issues of police conduct and judicial oversight that have seen increasing scrutiny and debate. By calling for a work stoppage, Delhi’s legal professionals are making a unified demand for a safer and more equitable working environment.
