SC seeks HC order on Tis Hazari violence, says won’t start parallel proceeding
The bench listed the matter for further hearing on December 16.
The bench listed the matter for further hearing on December 16.
The petition also said that since the clash broke out between lawyers and police on November 2, advocates feared for their lives as the cops had fired upon them.
Lt Governor Anil Baijal also appealed to both police and lawyers to continue holding talks to resolve the issues amicably
The court posted February 12 for the next date of hearing on the matter.
The Supreme Court also disagreed with lawyers' complaints of police atrocities.
Meanwhile, the Bar Council of India on Wednesday announced that it will withdraw its strike and resume work from Thursday.
He said that the issue of police and lawyers should have been handled appropriately and on time to ensure that there was no conflict and violence.
He said advocates and police are important pillars of the criminal justice system who should work in complete harmony.
BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra in his letter said sparing such 'rowdy elements' is tarnishing the image of the institution.
Tensions have been building up between the cops and lawyers after a parking row between the two groups escalated leading to violence and arson at the Tis Hazari Court complex on Saturday.
