Lawyers Protest in Lucknow Demanding Legal Protection Act
Lawyers in Lucknow are protesting for a Legal Protection Act and other demands, including medical insurance and support for junior advocates.
Lucknow, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : A large group of lawyers gathered in Lucknow on November 14 to demand the establishment of a ‘Lawyer Protection Act.’ The protest was met with police barricades, but demonstrators managed to break through two of them. Authorities deployed drones to monitor the situation.
Lawyer Sarvesh Kushwaha stated, “We are calling for a Lawyer Protection Act. Additionally, we demand a monthly stipend of ₹10,000 for junior lawyers. Our most pressing request is to provide medical insurance for our members. Many other issues have brought lawyers from across the state together today.”
Kushwaha emphasized the determination of the lawyers, saying, “We intend to surround the assembly. Setting up barricades is the police’s job, but we are enthusiastic about our protest.”
Arvind Kumar Dixit, a lawyer from Kanpur, highlighted their 15-point agenda, with the Lawyer Protection Act being the top priority. He expressed concern over the increasing violence and harassment faced by lawyers. “Lawyers are often targeted with false cases. We serve the public, charging fees from some and helping others without any cost. We urge the government to meet our demands,” he said.
Dixit noted that lawyers from 55 districts have joined the protest, reinforcing their commitment to surround the assembly in their quest for justice.
