Culture of frequent strikes gives legal profession a bad name: Allahabad HC | Latest News India

A bench comprising Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra and Justice Gautam Chowdhary passed the order as the court was told that members of the Bar routinely pass resolutions calling for strikes and the district judges concerned subsequently communicate the strike decision to all those who rise as a result most courts and leave litigants in the lurch without knowing what is happening.

The court also expressed hope and confidence that the lawyers of the district courts would follow the decision of the Prosecutor’s Council to hold a condolence meeting at 3:30 p.m. so that the work of the entire day would not be hindered.

“We cannot understand why only in the state of Uttar Pradesh the lawyers have to convene a condolence meeting at 10 am, thereby hampering the work of the court throughout the day,” the court said.

“The judiciary is already facing a backlog of huge cases to be disposed of and any further delay due to strikes or expressions of condolence is completely uncalled for,” it said.

KR Chitra, a Supreme Court lawyer who appeared to be assisting the court, said she occasionally appeared before the Gautam Buddha Nagar district magistrate and was often harassed due to frequent strike calls by lawyers in the court.

She further alleged that unfortunately some of the lawyers engaged in activities other than what was expected of them at the expense of their professional duties, thereby damaging the reputation of the legal profession itself.

The court expressed concern over their statement and reiterated that it is high time that lawyers reconsider their strike calls and restore the faith of the common man and that lawyers regain their glory as a noble profession.

In its September 25 order, the court further stated: “We are aware that most lawyers in all districts are opposed to the idea of ​​strikes and there are a handful of lawyers who spontaneously resort to strikes in complete disregard.” the law declared by the Supreme Court”.

The court set the next date for further hearing on October 22nd.

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