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The Allahabad High Court Bar Association (HCBA) has taken a strong stance against the recent violence that erupted in the Ghaziabad court, allegedly instigated by the District and Sessions Judge. In a resolution passed today, the association condemned the lathi charge against advocates and declared their intention to file a criminal contempt case against the Judge, Anil Kumar-X. This decision reflects the HCBA's deep concern over the escalating tension between the judiciary and the legal profession.
The HCBA's resolution extends beyond just condemning the violence. It demands immediate action, including the dismissal of the District and Sessions Judge and the concerned police officers from their respective positions. Furthermore, the association insists on prompt compensation for the injured advocates. The HCBA's stance underscores the need for accountability and swift action to address the grievances of the legal community.
The resolution also highlights the broader concerns surrounding the treatment of advocates in courtrooms. The HCBA asserts that the High Court should implement concrete measures to prevent such incidents in the future. The resolution further criticizes the practice of using contempt proceedings to silence advocates who raise objections against judicial officers' actions. The association alleges that advocates are often subjected to intimidation and coercion, including police brutality, to force them into submitting unconditional apologies. This practice, the HCBA argues, undermines the fundamental rights of lawyers and obstructs their ability to effectively represent their clients.
The HCBA's demands extend to the establishment of a high-level fact-finding committee to investigate the Ghaziabad court violence. However, the association insists that the committee must include a representative proposed and nominated by the HCBA. This emphasis on representation underscores the HCBA's commitment to ensuring a fair and impartial investigation into the incident. The HCBA's resolve to take legal action and demand accountability from those involved in the violence signals a significant escalation of the conflict between the legal profession and the judiciary. This conflict has its roots in the perceived lack of respect for the legal profession, the increasing use of contempt proceedings as a tool of intimidation, and the perceived bias against advocates. The HCBA's actions, though aimed at addressing the immediate situation in Ghaziabad, also reflect a larger struggle for the recognition and protection of the legal profession's rights and dignity.