New Delhi : Judicial work across the country was crippled on Friday following a nationwide strike by advocates in protest against a proposed bill that prohibits them from holding agitations and makes them liable to pay monetary compensation if they go on strike.
The strike call was given by the Bar Council of India (BCI) which has termed the Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2017, “draconian” and one which will “completely destroy” the independence and autonomy of the Indian Bar.
“The strike was successful across the country. It was observed in all the high courts, district courts and lower courts. Lakhs of advocates in the entire country have voiced their protests against this draconian bill which if passed will completely rob the Bar’s independence,” BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra said.
According to Mishra, there are around 14 lakh advocates across the country. — IANS
