Lawyers unite to oppose police use of force

The emergence of CCTV footage has added a fresh dimension to the case

New Delhi: Lawyers wore black ribbons Monday as a mark of solidarity with advocates allegedly manhandled by police during the Oct 10 protests.

The association said the move was in continuation of its Oct 10 resolution, which condemned the alleged illegal detention of lawyers and the use of excessive force during peaceful protests. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Delhi | Silver Rate in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Petrol Price in Delhi | Diesel Price in Delhi | CNG Price in Delhi | LPG Price in Delhi Stay updated with the latest Delhi news.

The move came after Delhi High Court Bar Association urged its members to wear black ribbons to register their protest against what it described as the “excessive and disproportionate use of force” by police against members of the legal fraternity. Meanwhile, a group of lawyers assembled on the HC lawns and read out the preamble of the Constitution as a signal of solidarity with the protesters. Download the TOI App.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *