Lawyers abstain from work at Rouse Avenue Court over judge’s remarks to advocate
Lawyers at Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court went on strike to protest derogatory remarks made by a judge towards an advocate. The protest disrupted court proceedings, leading to the adjournment of several cases. Advocates called for improved standards of respect and communication between judges and lawyers.
- ▪Lawyers abstained from work at Rouse Avenue Court in protest against a judge's remarks.
- ▪The Delhi High Court ordered the judge to be attached to the Delhi Judicial Academy after a video of the incident circulated online.
- ▪The strike affected regular court proceedings, causing delays and adjournments of cases.
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Lawyers at Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Monday (May 19, 2026) abstained from judicial work and observed a strike in protest against alleged derogatory remarks made by a judge towards an advocate during court proceedings.The development comes a day after the Delhi High Court ordered the attachment of District Judge Rakesh Kumar to the Delhi Judicial Academy following the circulation of a video on social media purportedly showing him in a heated exchange with a lawyer.The protest, led by members of the Bar, affected regular proceedings in parts of the court complex, with several cases being adjourned or delayed owing to the absence of legal representation.
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