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The Association referred to a statement by the Chief Justice of India, which emphasized that judges should not perceive themselves as gods
The Lawyers at Allahabad High Court on Thursday persisted with their strike, following a call by the High Court Bar Association, Allahabad. The strike, initiated by the association, is in response to various grievances, including judges' behavior towards lawyers and deviations from court practices and customs.
During the second day of the strike, the Executive Committee of the High Court Bar Association, Allahabad, held a meeting at 12:00 PM in the new office bearers’ room. The meeting was chaired by President and senior advocate Mr. Anil Tiwari and conducted by General Secretary Mr. Vikrant Pandey.
Several resolutions were passed in the meeting. One significant decision was to change how advocates address judges. Advocates will no longer use terms like "My Lord" or "Your Lordship," aligning with a statement by the Chief Justice of India that judges should not view themselves as gods, the statement stated.
Additionally, the Bar Association plans to engage with other Bar Associations across the state to tackle the rising incidents of misconduct against advocates in various courts.
The Executive Committee also decided on disciplinary actions for advocates who do not comply with the strike. Advocates issued with show-cause notices must provide explanations, or they risk losing their Bar Association membership, which includes benefits such as medical aid and assistance for the dependents of deceased members. Non-compliant advocates will face permanent blacklisting from future membership with the High Court Bar Association. Membership will be immediately revoked for those who participated in cases via video conferencing or in-person during the strike.
In light of the ongoing situation, the Executive Committee unanimously resolved to continue the strike, abstaining from judicial work on Friday, July 12, 2024.
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