Maharashtra & Goa Bar Council Declares Court Closure
The Maharashtra and Goa Bar Council has decided to close all courts and bench offices on November 3 to protest the increasing attacks on lawyers.
The council demands the passage of the Lawyer Protection Act to safeguard lawyers. Recent attacks on lawyers in Maharashtra have resulted in loss of life, prompting protest resolutions from various bar associations.
- Registered lawyers will abstain from court proceedings on November 3.
- A peaceful protest will be held on the same day.
A draft law for the protection of lawyers was prepared and suggestions were sought from various bar councils.
Many bar associations in Maharashtra have suggested amendments, which were considered before the draft Lawyer Protection Act was submitted to the Advocate General.
Author's summary: Maharashtra and Goa Bar Council protests attacks on lawyers.