Tue Sep 03 13:07:02 UTC 2024: – The Supreme Court strongly condemned lawyers’ strikes, stating that it undermines the justice delivery system.
– The Faizabad Bar Association abstained from work for 66 out of 134 days, leading to deep concern from the bench.
– The court mandated an undertaking from all members to never go on strike again and required personal affidavits from office bearers.
– The court refused to grant relief or stay on a high court order to take over the bar association’s affairs and hold elections by December 2024.
– The impact of strikes on the justice system was highlighted, with the Supreme Court Bar Association praised for its professionalism.
– The court will hear the matter again on September 13 and stressed the illegality and unethical nature of lawyers’ strikes since the Harish Uppal case in 2002.

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