Priyanshu
In a significant development within India’s legal community, the High Court Bar Association has made a strong appeal to the Union Law Minister, Arjun Ram Meghwal, advocating for the appointment of local lawyers as judges in the Allahabad High Court. This proposal, delivered during a recent meeting in New Delhi, underscores the Bar Association’s stance that only lawyers practicing at the principal bench of the Allahabad High Court and its Lucknow bench should be considered for judicial appointments.
This move is rooted in the belief that local lawyers possess a deeper understanding of regional legal issues and are better equipped to ensure continuity in judicial processes. The Association’s memorandum emphasized that appointing judges from other states may disrupt the continuity of legal proceedings and diminish the nuanced comprehension of local matters that local practitioners inherently possess.
In addition to advocating for localized judicial appointments, the delegation raised several other pressing issues. These include the swift implementation of the Advocate Protection Act, the establishment of medical insurance schemes for advocates, and the completion of chambers in a new 12-story building under construction for legal professionals. The Bar Association also highlighted the need for a state-of-the-art library, fully equipped with 500 computers and a comprehensive collection of legal resources, to support the work of legal professionals.
In response to these demands, Minister Meghwal directed the Principal Secretary of Justice, Rajkumar Goyal, to take appropriate measures to address these concerns. This development marks a pivotal moment for the Allahabad High Court’s legal community, as it seeks to ensure that judicial appointments reflect the region’s unique legal landscape, while also addressing broader needs of the legal profession.