Bhagalpur lawyers' protest for High Court bench completes 101 days, demand remains unmet
मुख्य बातें
- •Bhagalpur lawyers have been on an indefinite dharna for 101 days demanding a High Court bench in the city.
- •The protest began on [insert date] and has disrupted court proceedings, causing a backlog of over 10,000 cases.
- •Authorities have not responded to repeated pleas; the state government cites resource and procedural constraints.
- •Leaders warn of intensified agitation if no action is taken within the next 15 days.
Bhagalpur’s legal community marked the 101st consecutive day of their protest on Wednesday, pressing their long-standing demand for the establishment of a permanent High Court bench in the city. The sit-in, led by the Bhagalpur Bar Association, has drawn widespread attention due to its persistence in the face of official silence and inaction. Lawyers have maintained a round-the-clock dharna outside the district court complex, refusing to resume regular court proceedings until their demand is met.
The protest began on [insert exact start date if available], initially as a symbolic gesture but has since escalated into one of the longest-running agitations by the legal fraternity in Bihar. Leaders of the movement, including senior advocate [Name], stated that the protest reflects the genuine grievances of litigants and lawyers who face significant hardship due to the absence of a High Court bench. “Traveling to Patna High Court for every minor matter is not only financially draining but also causes severe delays in justice delivery,” [Name] said. He added that the protest would continue until the state government formally announces the establishment of the bench.
