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Rajkot Lawyers to Stage One-Day Strike Against Gujarat Rent Bill
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 02:37 PM
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Lawyers in Rajkot plan a one‑day token strike on Saturday to protest the newly drafted Gujarat Rent Bill, citing concerns over its impact on tenants and landlords.
Lawyers across Rajkot have announced a one‑day token strike scheduled for Saturday to oppose the recently drafted Gujarat Rent Bill. The strike, which is intended to be symbolic, aims to draw attention to the bill’s provisions that the legal community believes could adversely affect both tenants and landlords.
The legal fraternity argues that certain clauses lack clarity and could lead to arbitrary rent hikes. They also express concerns that the bill may undermine the rights of long‑term tenants and create a hostile environment for property owners.
The strike will involve lawyers gathering outside the Rajkot District Court, holding placards and engaging in quiet demonstrations. While the event is expected to be non‑violent, the lawyers emphasize that it is a form of protest to urge the state government to reconsider the bill’s wording.
The Gujarat government has yet to respond formally to the lawyers’ concerns. The legal community hopes that the strike will prompt a review of the bill and lead to a more balanced approach to rent regulation.
The protest is part of a broader national debate on rent control laws, with similar concerns raised in other states. The outcome of the Rajkot lawyers’ strike may influence how the bill is received across Gujarat.
The legal fraternity argues that certain clauses lack clarity and could lead to arbitrary rent hikes. They also express concerns that the bill may undermine the rights of long‑term tenants and create a hostile environment for property owners.
The strike will involve lawyers gathering outside the Rajkot District Court, holding placards and engaging in quiet demonstrations. While the event is expected to be non‑violent, the lawyers emphasize that it is a form of protest to urge the state government to reconsider the bill’s wording.
The Gujarat government has yet to respond formally to the lawyers’ concerns. The legal community hopes that the strike will prompt a review of the bill and lead to a more balanced approach to rent regulation.
The protest is part of a broader national debate on rent control laws, with similar concerns raised in other states. The outcome of the Rajkot lawyers’ strike may influence how the bill is received across Gujarat.