Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Delhi Lawyers to Continue Strike Over Police Evidence Circular
Lawyers in Delhi are going on strike again because they are unhappy with a new rule from the police.
The police want to let some witnesses testify from police stations using video calls.
The lawyers feel this breaks promises made earlier and isn't fair to people accused of crimes.
They are worried this new rule could make trials less fair.
They are starting a strike to show they disagree.
They want the police to follow through with the promises that were made and also want to make sure everyone gets a fair trial.
Delhi lawyers will resume abstaining from work starting Monday.
The strike is in response to a police request to allow remote testimony from police stations.
This request came after assurances from the Home Minister.
The lawyers claim the new circular contradicts those assurances.
The lawyers are protesting against potential unfair trials.
- Who
- Delhi lawyers and Coordination Committee of All Delhi Bar Associations
- What
- Will abstain from work and protest due to police circular.
- When
- Starting Monday, September 8, 2025
- Where
- Delhi District Courts
- Why
- The lawyers believe the circular contradicts assurances from the Home Minister and infringes on fair trial rights.
Lawyers' Perspective
Police/Government Perspective
Evidence Recording Location
Lawyers' Perspective
Lawyers oppose remote testimony from police stations, citing fairness concerns and contradiction of previous assurances.
Police/Government Perspective
The police propose allowing virtual deposition for 'formal police witnesses' to expedite proceedings, with judges retaining discretion.
- Event
- Delhi lawyers to continue strike
- Cause of Strike
- Police circular on evidence recording via video conference
- Trigger
- Delhi Police request for remote witness testimony
- Key Issue
- Violation of Home Minister's assurance
- Date of Strike
- Beginning Monday, September 8, 2025
