Jaipur Lawyers’ Strike Ends Following Agreement with Police Administration
A recent strike by lawyers outside the Rajasthan High Court in Jaipur has concluded after an agreement was reached between legal representatives and the police administration. The resolution came through mediation involving the High Court, police, and administration, fostering a cordial atmosphere for negotiations.
Agreement Reached on Seven Key Demands
The agreement addresses seven points of contention raised by the lawyers. Representatives from various legal bodies were present during the negotiations, including DCP Rajarshi Raj, Bar President Rajeev Sogarwal, General Secretary Deepesh Sharma, Advocate Jitendra Sharma, and Advocate Anil Chaturvedi. Discussions took place at the office of the Rajasthan High Court Bar Association.
About the Rajasthan High Court Bar Association
The Rajasthan High Court Bar Association Jaipur plays a key role in the legal community. The High Courts are the principal civil courts of original jurisdiction in the state, with the authority to try all offenses, including those punishable by death [Rajasthan High Court Bar Association Jaipur Website]. The association also handles appeals from lower courts and writ petitions as outlined in Article 226 of the Constitution of India [Rajasthan High Court Bar Association Jaipur Website].
The association is located at Bhagwan Das Road, C Scheme, Ashok Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan – 302005, and can be contacted at 9462914641 or 0141-2227410, or via email at rhcbajaipur24@gmail.com [Rajasthan High Court Bar Association Jaipur Website].
Membership and Registration
Individuals seeking membership with the Rajasthan High Court Bar Association Jaipur are required to submit a completed application form, along with a passport-size photograph and a self-attested copy of their Bar Council of Rajasthan Certificate. Applications should be submitted in hard copy to the association’s office [Rajasthan High Court Bar Association Jaipur Website].
The Principal Seat of the High Court remains in Jodhpur, with benches located in Kota, Jaipur, and Udaipur [Rajasthan High Court Bar Association Jaipur Website].