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 proposal has revived a long-running debate within Delhi’s legal fraternity. While district court lawyers have sought an increase in the jurisdictional limit, the DHCBA has opposed the move.
At present, civil disputes valued above ₹2 crore are heard by the Delhi High Court, while those below the threshold fall within the jurisdiction of the district courts. If implemented, the proposal would empower district courts to hear civil suits valued up to ₹10 crore.
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