Lawyers' Protest: Shahdara Bar Association Bans Police from Karkardooma Court Premises

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The Shahdara Bar Association at Karkardooma District Court has issued a notice banning police personnel from entering the court premises following a series of complaints from advocates regarding disrespectful and unprofessional behavior by officers. The decision was prompted by a recent confrontation between police personnel and a lawyer, Anurag Sharma, who was allegedly manhandled and had his mobile phone confiscated. The lawyers have reported numerous incidents of police misconduct, which they describe as "affront to the dignity and decorum of the legal fraternity." An urgent meeting of the Executive Committee of the Shahdara Bar Association was convened to address the grievances, and a unanimous resolution was passed to bar police officials from entering the premises of the Karkardooma Court Complex.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Shahdara Bar Association has issued a notice banning police personnel from entering the Karkardooma Court premises following complaints of disrespectful and unprofessional behavior.
  • The decision was prompted by a recent confrontation between police personnel and a lawyer, Anurag Sharma, who was allegedly manhandled and had his mobile phone confiscated.
  • The lawyers have reported numerous incidents of police misconduct, including the manhandling of advocate Sharma, who was subjected to disrespectful behavior and was threatened by police personnel.
  • The Shahdara Bar Association has passed a unanimous resolution to bar police officials from entering the premises of the Karkardooma Court Complex to express protest against the behavior and conduct of police officials.
  • The resolution aims to safeguard the respect, dignity, and independence of the legal profession.
  • The Indian Express reached out to multiple senior police officials but received no response.

Statistics:

  • 1. The Shahdara Bar Association has reported numerous incidents of police misconduct, including the manhandling of advocate Anurag Sharma.
  • 2. 1 lawyer, Anurag Sharma, was allegedly manhandled and had his mobile phone confiscated.
  • 3. The Karkardooma Court Complex is a hub for legal proceedings in the Shahdara district.

Sources:

  • The Indian Express (P) Ltd Copyright 2025 IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd., distributed by Contify.com