Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Vasai Lawyers End Protest After PDJ's Promises
Lawyers in Vasai were planning to protest because they felt there weren't enough judges and there was corruption in the court.
The Principal District Judge, Rajendra Dattaram Sawant, met with them and promised to build temporary courtrooms, take action against corruption, and make changes to how the court works.
Because of these promises, the lawyers decided not to protest.
Lawyers in Vasai called off their protest after talks with PDJ Rajendra Dattaram Sawant.
PDJ Sawant promised to build temporary courtrooms to ease the workload.
He also assured strict action against corruption and procedural changes to streamline court operations.
Lawyers had complained about insufficient judges, missing case files, and disrespectful conduct by judges.
PDJ Sawant directed that Section 164 statements be recorded after 4 PM to avoid disrupting regular court work.
- Who
- Lawyers in Vasai and PDJ Rajendra Dattaram Sawant
- What
- Protest called off after assurances of infrastructural expansion and anti-corruption measures
- When
- 23 July (talks), 27 July (planned protest)
- Where
- Vasai court, Mumbai
- Why
- To address issues of insufficient judges, systemic corruption, and procedural delays
Lawyers' Concerns
PDJ's Assurances
Insufficient Judges
Lawyers' Concerns
Lawyers claim 40 judges are needed, but only 15 are posted.
PDJ's Assurances
PDJ Sawant inspected sites for temporary courtrooms to ease the workload.
Systemic Corruption
Lawyers' Concerns
Lawyers allege missing case files and demands for money to trace them.
PDJ's Assurances
PDJ Sawant promised strict disciplinary measures to eliminate corruption.
Procedural Delays
Lawyers' Concerns
Lawyers complain about delays in orders and disrespectful conduct by judges.
PDJ's Assurances
PDJ Sawant announced procedural changes to streamline court operations.
- Location
- Vasai, Mumbai
- Date of Protest
- 27 July
- Current Judges
- 15
- Required Judges
- 40
- Proposed Temporary Courtrooms
- 10
- Section 164 Change
- Statements to be recorded after 4 PM