Delhi lawyers observe 'black day'

The majority of courts in Delhi were deserted yesterday as lawyers observed a 'black day', abstaining from courts in protest against the 'arbitrary' enhancement of the 'pecuniary jurisdiction' for filing suits from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 2 crore.

Delhi: a 'black day' for lawyers

Amarjit Singh Chandhiok, President of the Delhi High Court Bar Association, told The Hindu that the protests could run into today after the association claimed they had been assured by the High Court that they would be consulted before taking any opinion on enhancing the pecuniary jurisdiction - but then backtracked.
The Association allege that the Chief Justice and five Judges on the Administrative side assured them that the Bar would be given a complete hearing before recommending to the Union Government to enhance the jurisdiction.

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