Punjab & Haryana High Court Bar Association To Abstain From Work Tomorrow To Protest Youth's Death During Farmers' Protest

The Punjab & Haryana High Court Bar Association has today, resolved to abstain from work tomorrow (February 23) to protest the death of youth who reportedly died during farmers' protest on February 22.

In an official statement released by the Executive Committee of the Association, it was stated that, "Various representations and calls have been received from Members of the Bar, the emergent meeting of the Executive Committee of Punjab and Haryana High Court, Bar Association has been convened today i.e. 22.02.2024 at 1:30PM in the Executive Committee Room, in which the Executive Committee has unanimously decided that the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association has consistently shown support for the farmers' union."

"Following the regrettable and condemnable incident yesterday, in which a young farmer tragically lost his life due to police excesses, the Executive Committee has resolved to abstain from work on 23/02/2024,"it added.

However, AG Haryana Baldev Raj Mahajan  stated that he "strongly opposed" the move and said that all law officers of Advocate General Haryana are required to appear in court tomorrow as ordered by him.

"Decision of few members of Executive Committee to abstain from court work is strongly opposed. Matter be considered in General house after giving due notice and decision be kept in abeyance till then," he added.

An application has also been moved before the High Court seeking judicial enquiry into the youth's death. It is alleged that the incident is a result of violent means resorted to by the Haryana police/para military during farmers' protest at Khanauri border.

Other Reports on Farmers Protest:

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Farmers Protest: Lawyer Moves High Court Seeking Judicial Probe Into Punjab Youth's Death Allegedly On Account Of Violence By Haryana Police

Farmers Protest: Journalist Claims He Sustained Head Injuries From Tear Gas Shell Fired By Haryana Police In Punjab, Moves High Court

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