Tue Sep 03 17:48:30 UTC 2024: – The Supreme Court strongly condemned strikes by lawyers, stating that abstention from work undermines the justice delivery system.
– The Faizabad Bar Association abstained from work for 66 out of 134 days, leading to deep concern from the court.
– The court mandated that the bar association obtain an undertaking from all members to never resort to strike again.
– The court declined to grant relief and refused to stay a high court order setting up a panel to take over the bar association’s affairs.
– The judges highlighted the impact of strikes on the justice system and praised the Supreme Court Bar Association for never resorting to strikes.
– The court will hear the matter again on September 13 and referenced previous judgments stating that strikes by lawyers are illegal and unethical.

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