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Delhi High Court lawyers to don black ribbons in protest against police action
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 02:01 PM
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Members of the Delhi High Court Bar Association will wear black ribbons today to demonstrate against recent police actions targeting lawyers.
The Delhi High Court Bar Association announced that its members will wear black ribbons today as a symbolic protest against recent police measures that affected lawyers. The move follows a series of incidents where police intervened in court proceedings and detained legal practitioners, prompting concerns over the independence of the judiciary.
Bar association officials said the black ribbon is intended to highlight perceived intimidation and to call for respect of lawyers' rights while performing their duties. They urged the police to refrain from actions that could disrupt court functioning and threaten the safety of the legal community.
The protest is expected to be peaceful, with lawyers gathering at the High Court premises before resuming their regular work. No arrests or clashes have been reported so far, and authorities have not issued any statements regarding the planned demonstration.
Legal experts note that such collective actions underscore the tension between law enforcement agencies and the bar, emphasizing the need for clear protocols that safeguard both public order and judicial independence.
Bar association officials said the black ribbon is intended to highlight perceived intimidation and to call for respect of lawyers' rights while performing their duties. They urged the police to refrain from actions that could disrupt court functioning and threaten the safety of the legal community.
The protest is expected to be peaceful, with lawyers gathering at the High Court premises before resuming their regular work. No arrests or clashes have been reported so far, and authorities have not issued any statements regarding the planned demonstration.
Legal experts note that such collective actions underscore the tension between law enforcement agencies and the bar, emphasizing the need for clear protocols that safeguard both public order and judicial independence.