State Bar Council’s Strike & Rally on July 1 Against New Criminal Laws is Voluntary: Calcutta HC

Today, On 28th June, The West Bengal Bar Council declared July 1 as a ‘black day’ in protest against three new criminal laws. The Calcutta High Court ruled that no one can be forced to observe a strike, contradicting the Bar Council’s decision. The Bar Council of India recognized protests against these laws and called for a productive discussion with the government.