Delhi district court lawyers to abstain from work on Tuesday

The decision by the bar body follows allegations that a senior police officer displayed his revolver and threatened advocates.

Updated on: Oct 27, 2026, 06:13:10 IST

By Arnabjit Sur

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Lawyers across Delhi’s district courts will abstain from judicial work on Tuesday in protest against alleged police high-handedness towards advocates who had approached Shahdara police station over an assault on a fellow lawyer, the Coordination Committee of All District Courts Bar Associations of Delhi said on Monday.

The committee, in a resolution passed on Monday, has demanded the immediate suspension of the officer. (ANI/File)

The decision by the bar body follows allegations that a senior police officer displayed his revolver and threatened advocates who had visited the police station to seek action in the assault case.

The committee, in a resolution passed on Monday, has demanded the immediate suspension of the officer and the concerned station house officer (SHO), pending an impartial inquiry into the incident.

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Arnabjit Sur
Arnabjit Sur is a Senior Correspondent with Hindustan Times who primarily covers stories from the capital's trial courts. Previously, he has worked for English dailies such as The Hindu, Indian Express and Millennium Post, where he has focused on crime and legal stories, especially incorporating both the subjects into producing long-form investigative work. Known for his penchant for minutely tracking high-profile cases with both city and national relevance, he has broken several chargesheets and police remand papers in his six-year-long career. In this present role, he uses his expertise in skimming through lengthy judgements, attending and analysing court hearings and converting them into a lucid, readable format for seamless news consumption. He has a preference for looking beyond the courtroom to highlight their human impact.Read More

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