Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Jalandhar Lawyers Protest Threats to Advocate, Demand Action
Lawyers in Jalandhar are upset because a senior lawyer, Mandeep Singh Sachdev, was threatened and attacked online.
They are saying they need better protection.
They are also protesting because the police let someone accused of the threats go free.
The lawyers want the police to arrest the people involved, give the lawyer and his family protection, and to take responsibility for their actions.
They have stopped working to show their seriousness.
The Bar Council of India is supporting them and has written a letter to the police chief.
The lawyers want an Advocate Protection Act to be made.
Jalandhar lawyers observed a 'no work day' to protest threats against a senior advocate.
Senior advocate Mandeep Singh Sachdev was allegedly targeted with extortion and online defamation.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has intervened, writing to the Punjab DGP for action.
An accused in the extortion attempt, identified as Sam, was initially caught but later released by police.
Lawyers demand proper action, investigation, and an Advocate Protection Act.
- Who
- Jalandhar lawyers and Bar Council of India
- What
- Protesting threats and demanding action related to threats and extortion attempts against senior advocate.
- When
- Observed 'no work day' on Monday, with plans to continue.
- Where
- Jalandhar, India
- Why
- To protest threats, extortion attempts and online defamatory attacks and to seek justice and advocate safety.
Bar Association Stance
Police Response
Action Against Accused
Bar Association Stance
Demand thorough action, proper charges, and investigation by central agencies.
Police Response
Police released the accused, raising questions about the handling of the case.
Need for Protection
Bar Association Stance
Demand security for the advocate and his family.
Police Response
Not explicitly stated
- Event
- Lawyers observed 'no work day'
- Target
- Senior Advocate Mandeep Singh Sachdev
- Threats
- Extortion, online defamation
- Demands
- Advocate Protection Act, arrest of accused
- Accused
- Sam Kwatra, Sandeep Singh (allegedly)
- Involved Party
- Bar Council of India