Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Delhi Lawyers to Strike Over L-G Order on Virtual Evidence
Delhi lawyers are going on strike because they are unhappy with a new rule from the Lieutenant Governor.
The rule allows police to show evidence in court from police stations using video.
The lawyers think this rule is bad and unfair, and might let the police act like they have too much power.
The lawyers have stopped working in all the courts for two days to show they disagree and might protest more later.
Delhi lawyers will abstain from work on August 22nd and 23rd to protest a Lieutenant Governor (LG) notification.
The notification allows police to present evidence virtually from police stations.
Lawyers view the move as 'archaic' and 'anti-justice,' and fear it could promote 'police raj'.
The Coordination Committee of District Bar Associations unanimously decided on the strike.
Bar Associations threaten further action, including protests, if the notification isn't withdrawn.
- Who
- The Coordination Committee of District Bar Associations and Delhi lawyers.
- What
- Delhi lawyers are striking against an LG notification.
- When
- August 22nd and 23rd.
- Where
- All District Courts in Delhi.
- Why
- To protest the LG's notification allowing virtual evidence presentation from police stations.
Lawyers' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Impact of the Notification
Lawyers' Perspective
The notification is 'archaic' and 'anti-justice,' potentially promoting 'police raj'.
Government's Perspective
The notification is for saving time and resources.
Fair Trial Concerns
Lawyers' Perspective
Recording depositions from police stations goes against fair trial rights.
Government's Perspective
N/A
- Event
- Lawyers' Strike
- Date
- August 22-23
- Location
- Delhi district courts
- Cause
- LG notification
- Protesting against
- LG notification
- Key Figure
- Tarun Rana
