Can't put judiciary on gunpoint: Top court slams Rajasthan law staff over strike
The court was hearing a plea that raised concerns over the Rajasthan Government's inaction on cadre restructuring and pay revision, despite the High Court approving the proposal in 2022. Petitioners argued that the continued delay had created disparities in pay scales and post categorisation, violating the right to equality and dignity under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution.Counsel for the Association informed the court that the agitation had now been withdrawn and all staff had resumed duties. He also objected to the Rajasthan High Court's directive to initiate disciplinary action against those who participated in the strike.The bench, however, was unrelenting in its criticism. 'Seven days of judicial work?' the CJI remarked sharply, pointing out that the High Court was already pursuing the matter with the state government and that such acts of protest had effectively paralysed judicial administration.The petition had submitted that the Association had formally informed the High Court prior to the mass leave, and also appealed for protection of the interests of its members. It was also pointed out that the Bar Council of India had written to the Chief Minister of Rajasthan urging action, highlighting that repeated correspondence on cadre restructuring had gone unanswered, eventually prompting the indefinite hunger strike that began on July 14.Despite these submissions, the court declined to entertain the petition and dismissed it, sending a strong message that disruption of judicial services under the guise of protest will not be tolerated.The protest had impacted subordinate courts across Rajasthan, with advocates and litigants reporting widespread delays and adjournments.- Ends
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