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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 Associatio...

CJI Chandrachud Suggests Continuation of Judicial Work Despite Bar Member's Demise Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has proposed reconsidering the practice of ceasing judicial work for the rest of the day when a member of the Bar passes away. His suggestion came during the bicentennial celebrations of the Bar Library at Calcutta High Court. Re-thinking Judicial Work Stoppage CJI Chandrachud emphasized the importance of maintaining judicial work despite the unfortunate demise of Bar members. He highlighted that while respecting the deceased is essential, the broader societal impact of halting judicial proceedings should also be considered. "Should we be ceasing work because a member of the Bar has passed away? Of course, we respect our friends, our colleagues, and our seniors; sometimes, unfortunately, they are our peers who have passed away untimely. Do we need to affect the wider society at large?" he questioned. Personal Experience Sharing his personal experi...