Delhi lawyers to boycott judicial work on July 15 to protest newly introduced criminal laws. They contest extended police custody and public disclosure of arrested individuals’ details as violations of human rights and privacy. The legal community seeks to draw attention to these concerns and pressure lawmakers to reconsider or amend the laws.
Today(on 1st July), Grassroots lawyers at Calcutta High Court boycotted proceedings to protest against new criminal laws, causing significant disruption as cases couldn’t proceed without legal representation. The protest underscores widespread discontent among lawyers and led to multiple judges adjourning hearings due to absent lawyers, affecting litigants from various districts.
