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Punjab & Haryana High Court Clarifies Remark on Advocates' Strike After Lawyers' Sloganeering
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🗓 29 Jul 2026, 09:38 AM
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court issued a statement clarifying its earlier remark regarding a strike by advocates, following a wave of slogans by lawyers.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a clarification regarding a remark it made about a strike by advocates that came after a wave of slogans by lawyers.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the court explained that its earlier comment was not an endorsement or a directive to suspend the strike, but rather a clarification of the legal position on such industrial actions by legal professionals.
The court reiterated that while lawyers have the right to protest, a strike that disrupts the administration of justice is not permissible under the existing legal framework, and it urged the bar to seek alternative avenues for redress.
The clarification comes after a series of rallies and slogans by lawyers demanding reforms, which prompted the court to respond to concerns raised by the bar.
The bench that issued the statement is composed of a bench of the High Court.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the court explained that its earlier comment was not an endorsement or a directive to suspend the strike, but rather a clarification of the legal position on such industrial actions by legal professionals.
The court reiterated that while lawyers have the right to protest, a strike that disrupts the administration of justice is not permissible under the existing legal framework, and it urged the bar to seek alternative avenues for redress.
The clarification comes after a series of rallies and slogans by lawyers demanding reforms, which prompted the court to respond to concerns raised by the bar.
The bench that issued the statement is composed of a bench of the High Court.