Strikes on 66 of 134 working days: Supreme Court raps Faizabad Bar Association

The Supreme Court of India has reprimanded the Faizabad Bar Association for frequently resorting to strikes, which resulted in the loss of 66 working days in a year. The court criticized the association for disrupting judicial work and denying litigants access to justice. The bench highlighted that strikes by lawyers, especially in public interest cases, are unethical and against the principles of justice. This order reiterates the Supreme Court’s stance against lawyer strikes, stressing the need for uninterrupted judicial functioning. The ruling also serves as a reminder to legal practitioners about their professional responsibilities and the importance of maintaining the sanctity of the legal process.