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Time of India
15-05-2025
- Time of India
District bar association calls off ‘no work day' after police withdraws case against advocates
Ludhiana: Members of the District Bar Association (DBA) observed a " no work day " as part of a statewide call issued by the DBA, Ludhiana in protest against the "false case" registered by the police against more than 150 advocates. The case was registered after a clash between advocates and a few court employees over missing cash from an advocate's purse. A notice issued by the DBA on Wednesday announced that as per the resolution passed in the general house meeting, the Ludhiana Bar Association had decided on an indefinite statewide "no work" day in protest against the false FIR registered against bar members. On Thursday evening, a message was shared by the DBA Ludhiana, which read, "Respected members, this is to inform you that our demands have been accepted, and it has been resolved that the cross DDR registered against our advocates has been withdrawn with immediate effect. It is further resolved that the accused person has been transferred from Ludhiana station with immediate effect until the inquiry is pending. Further assurance has been given by the District and Sessions Judge to the senior members that there will be smooth and efficient running of the court work and cordial relations between the bar-bench-court staff. " The message added, "Senior members of the bar will keep the dialogue open with the session judge regarding the present scenario and other judges for smooth working of court proceedings and peaceful and harmonious relationships." "So the call for No Work has been taken back from tomorrow, i.e., May 16, 2025. We are very thankful to all bar members and other state bar associations for their full support and cooperation," it concluded. DBA president Vipin Saggar confirmed that the call for No Work Day had been taken back. He added that a DDR (cross case) was registered against 10 advocates by name and 150 to 200 unknown advocates. Meanwhile, litigants suffered as advocates observed No Work Day. Gurpreet Singh of Jagraon, a private employee, said that he came to Ludhiana for a hearing of a civil case related to his company but had to return as advocates were on strike and no proceedings took place. MSID:: 121192525 413 |
Indian Express
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association declares May 9 a ‘No Work Day'
The Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association Thursday declared Friday, May 9, a 'No Work Day' in view of what it described as a 'sensitive situation' and an 'imminent threat posed by separatist forces.' In a notice issued by honorary secretary Gagandeep Jammu, the Association cited security concerns and the ongoing blackout as reasons behind the decision. 'This decision has been taken in the interest of ensuring the safety and security of all Bar members,' the statement read. The announcement comes amid heightened alert in the region, with educational institutions ordered shut across Punjab, parts of Haryana, and Chandigarh. While the High Court is expected to remain formally open, courtrooms are likely to see limited functioning as advocates stay away in solidarity with the Bar's advisory.
