Delhi High Court Bar Association resolved to abstain from work on Monday in protest against the Delhi High Court’s move on increasing district courts’ pecuniary jurisdiction from Rs.2 crore to Rs.20 crore, citing major impact on litigation structure and lawyers.
The Delhi High Court Bar Association resolved to abstain from work on first and third Saturdays, opposing regular court sittings introduced by the Delhi High Court. The boycott begins April 4 after representations seeking reconsideration reportedly went unanswered by the Court authorities.
Advocate Ravinder Sharma passed away due to a heart attack while protesting the Delhi Police notification allowing officers to depose from police stations. The Delhi HC Bar Association expressed deep grief over his untimely demise.
The Bar Council of India has demanded withdrawal of Delhi LG’s August 13 notification, saying “evidence can only be recorded in the court in the physical presence of the witness.” Lawyers continue strike, calling the order “arbitrary.”
