The Punjab & Haryana High Court Bar Association has declared May 9 as a ‘No Work Day’ due to a prolonged blackout in Chandigarh and rising cross-border tensions, urging lawyers to stay away for safety and security.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association declared May 9 as a ‘No Work Day’ due to a major power blackout in the High Court premises and rising cross-border tensions following India’s recent military action under ‘Operation Sindoor’.
The High Court is expected to remain formally open, but most courtrooms will not function properly as lawyers will not be attending court in support of the advisory issued by the Bar Association.
Honorary Secretary Gagandeep Jammu cited a “sensitive situation” and an “imminent threat posed by separatist forces” as the reason for the decision, adding,
“This decision has been taken in the interest of ensuring the safety and security of all Bar members.”
While the High Court will remain officially open, courtroom activity is expected to be minimal as advocates are likely to observe the Bar’s advisory.
This announcement coincides with increased regional vigilance, leading to the closure of educational institutions throughout Punjab, sections of Haryana, and Chandigarh.
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The blackout in Chandigarh High Court area has created serious problems for everyone inside the court complex. Due to the power cut, many essential services like fans, lights, and elevators have stopped working, and this has created a lot of discomfort for the lawyers, litigants, and the staff.
The Bar Association strongly highlighted this issue in their decision to call for a ‘No Work Day’.
The blackout inside the Chandigarh High Court complex has caused serious inconvenience for everyone, including lawyers, court staff, and litigants. With no electricity, essential facilities such as fans, lighting, and elevators have stopped working, making courtrooms uncomfortable and disrupting regular work.
Besides the power cut issue, the Bar Association also referred to the increasing cross-border tension as another major reason behind the advisory. The tension has grown stronger after India conducted ‘Operation Sindoor’, a recent military strike on Pakistani terror camps.
This operation was reportedly carried out in response to the brutal Poonch terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, where Indian Army personnel lost their lives.