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BCI to Hold Meeting with UP Bar Association Leaders to Resolve Ongoing Strike

BCI to Hold Meeting with UP Bar Association Leaders to 

Resolve Ongoing Strike



The Bar Council of India (BCI) has announced a joint virtual meeting to address the ongoing strikes by advocates, which have been disrupting judicial work across various districts in Uttar Pradesh.


Call to End Strike


The BCI has requested the High Court Bar Association of Allahabad High Court to recall the strike and resume court activities. The BCI expressed its commitment to addressing the grievances of the High Court Bar Association and emphasized the necessity of resolving these issues promptly. However, the BCI underscored that the continuation of the strike cannot be permitted.


Meeting Details


The virtual meeting is scheduled for Sunday, 14th July 2024, at 1:30 PM. The participants will include:


- Office Bearers of the Bar Council of India

- Office Bearers of the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh

- Office Bearers of the Prayagraj District Bar Association

- Office Bearers of the High Court Bar Association, Allahabad


Meeting Agenda


The agenda for the meeting includes:


1. Supreme Court's Directives: Discussion on the prohibition of strikes by lawyers as reiterated in a series of Supreme Court judgments.

2. Compliance Strategies: Developing methods to ensure adherence to these directives.

3. Grievance Resolution through Dialogue: Formulating plans to address grievances without resorting to strikes.

4. Soliciting Feedback: Gathering suggestions from all concerned parties for effective resolution of the matter.

5. Framework for Continuous Engagement: Developing a framework for ongoing consultation with the Bar Council of India, State Bar Councils, and respective Bar Associations.


Key Discussion Points


- Immediate measures to prevent further strikes.

- Effective communication and grievance resolution without strikes.

- The role of the Bar Council of India, State Bar Councils, and Bar Associations in facilitating dialogue and addressing concerns.

- Fostering a culture of compliance and cooperation among all members.

- Establishing a permanent grievance redressal mechanism within each Bar Association.

- Regular virtual and in-person meetings between the Bar Councils and Bar Associations to promptly address issues of the Bar.


The BCI's statement highlights its dedication to resolving the issues and ensuring that the judicial process is not further hampered by ongoing strikes.

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