Delhi High Court lawyers to abstain from work over plan to ‘favour’ district courts
The Delhi High Court Bar Association has called for a work strike to protest a proposal to increase the pecuniary jurisdiction of district courts from ₹2 crore to ₹10 crore. Lawyers argue the move will negatively impact their practice and the justice delivery system.
Why it matters
The dispute reflects internal tensions within the legal profession regarding the distribution of caseloads and professional livelihood.
The Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) on Monday called upon its members to abstain from work on July 14 in protest against the proposed enhancement of the pecuniary jurisdiction of Delhi’s district courts from ₹2 crore to ₹10 crore.
The article outlines the arguments of the Bar Association while acknowledging the context of the proposed judicial reform.
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