The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the Punjab government to decide within seven working days on jailed MP Amritpal Singh’s plea for temporary release to attend Parliament’s budget session. The order mandates intimation to the petitioner and counsel.
Justice Ajit Kumar of the Allahabad High Court ruled that lawyer strikes should not prevent litigants from accessing justice. The court directed the district administration to ensure police protection for litigants arguing their cases during such strikes. The dismissal of a writ petition emphasized that no lawyer can obstruct judicial duties or litigant access to courts.
