Mumbai — In a firm stand against the increasing incidents of violence targeting legal professionals, the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa has announced a statewide boycott of judicial work on November 3, urging the government to immediately implement the long-pending Lawyers Protection Act.
The decision was taken during a general body meeting held in Mumbai on October 29, where members expressed serious concern over the growing number of attacks on lawyers across Maharashtra. The discussion was sparked by a recent incident in Shevgaon taluka of Ahilyanagar district, where a lawyer was allegedly assaulted by a witness during cross-examination in court.
Citing several similar cases of assaults and even murders of advocates, the Council emphasized the urgent need for legal safeguards to ensure the safety and dignity of those in the legal profession.
A copy of the resolution has been sent to the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court and to the Principal District Judges across Maharashtra. The Bar Council has also urged all district and taluka bar associations to observe the strike and abstain from court proceedings on the designated day in solidarity.
Earlier, a draft of the Lawyers Protection Act had been circulated among bar associations for review, and several associations had suggested key amendments to strengthen the proposed law.
The Council stated that the boycott aims to send a clear message to authorities that attacks on advocates cannot be ignored and that the implementation of the Lawyers Protection Act is essential to safeguard the independence and safety of the legal fraternity.
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