‘Lawyers Strikes Unacceptable’: Supreme Court Enforces ‘zero tolerance’ Policy

The Supreme Court condemned lawyer strikes, warning of consequences for the Faizabad Bar Association for abstaining from work. The court emphasized the negative impact of strikes on the justice system and demanded undertakings from all members to never strike again. This precedes a panel takeover and elections by December 2024. The court’s stance upholds its past disapproval of lawyer strikes.

Allahabad High Court: ‘Neither State Bar Council Nor A Bar Association Can Be Treated Alike A Trade Union’

The Allahabad High Court has made a profound statement on the nature of lawyers’ strikes, asserting that they bring the wheels of justice to a standstill and are detrimental to the pursuit of justice. The court, in its January 24 order, expressed this concern in strong terms: