Kottayam Bar Association Protest: Kerala High Court Orders 28 Lawyers To Offer Legal Aid Services For 6 Months

The Kerala High Court ordered 28 lawyers from the Kottayam Bar Association to provide legal aid services for six months as a disciplinary action for their protest against the transfer of a district judge. The protest involved locking courtrooms and disrupting judicial proceedings. The lawyers challenged the transfer and continued their protest, leading the High Court to take a strict stance. The Court emphasized that such actions undermine the judiciary's integrity and disrupt access to justice for the public. This directive aims to remind lawyers of their professional responsibilities and the importance of maintaining decorum in judicial processes.