Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Bar suspends work over LADC scheme dispute
The Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana and the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association are upset about a scheme called LADC.
They think it's bad for lawyers and regular people.
They want the scheme to be changed or stopped.
Because of this, they decided to stop working until July 30.
They also sent a notice to a lawyer named Arvind Seth because he wants the courts to keep working.
This has caused a lot of protests in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh.
Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana supports rollback and review of LADC scheme.
Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association suspends work till July 30.
Show-cause notice issued to Advocate Arvind Seth over his PIL for uninterrupted court functioning.
Demand for suspension of LADC licences across Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh.
Ongoing agitation in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh due to the dispute.
- Who
- Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana, Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association, Advocate Arvind Seth
- What
- Suspension of work and demand for review of LADC scheme
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh
- Why
- Dispute over the Legal Aid Defence Counsel (LADC) scheme
Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana
Advocate Arvind Seth
LADC Scheme
Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana
Supports rollback and review of the scheme, citing adverse impact on legal fraternity and access to justice.
Advocate Arvind Seth
Filed PIL seeking uninterrupted functioning of district courts.
- Organizations Involved
- Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana, Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association
- Advocate Involved
- Arvind Seth
- Scheme in Dispute
- Legal Aid Defence Counsel (LADC) scheme
- Action Taken
- Suspension of work till July 30, show-cause notice to Arvind Seth, demand for suspension of LADC licences
- Impact
- Ongoing agitation in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh