Himachal Advocates Close Ranks as High Court Bar Joins Protests

Shimla: After initially keeping its distance, the Himachal Pradesh High Court Bar Association finally joined hands with district bar associations today, abstaining from court proceedings in protest against the proposed Advocates (Amendment) Bill.

In a general house meeting, the High Court Bar decided to support the ongoing agitation, aligning with district court lawyers who have been boycotting proceedings in places like Una, Mandi, and Kullu.

The elected members of the Himachal Pradesh Bar Council faced sharp criticism for their inaction on the issue, exposing internal discontent within the legal fraternity.

With this shift, the protests have gained momentum across the state, marking a united front against the contentious bill, which seeks to curb advocates' right to strike.

The ongoing strikes have adversely affected litigants, causing delays and financial burdens.

The Bar Council of India has appealed to lawyers to refrain from strikes, citing assurances from the Law Minister to address their concerns.Shimla: Bar Council of Himachal Appeals to End Lawyers' Strike, Calls Advocate Amendment Bill Unacceptable.

Shimla: The Bar Council of Himachal Pradesh has appealed to lawyers to call off their ongoing strike against the Advocate Amendment Bill.

Addressing a press conference, Council Chairman Lavnesh Kanwar made it clear that the legal fraternity will not tolerate this amendment "in any form."

"The amendment is completely unacceptable to us. However, the Bar Council of India has assured that the amendment has been rolled back," Kanwar stated.

Despite the assurance, lawyers across Himachal remain firm in their protest, demanding a formal notification on the rollback.