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    'Soldiers at war..and you want...rest?': Court slams lawyers observing holiday
    CJ Sheel Nagu questioned lawyers' absence in court

    'Soldiers at war..and you want...rest?': Court slams lawyers observing holiday

    By Chanshimla Varah
    May 09, 2025
    04:10 pm

    What's the story

    Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice Sheel Nagu has disagreed with the High Court Bar Association's decision to suspend judicial work in view of the continuing India-Pakistan tensions.

    The Bar Association had announced a "no work day" considering the escalating war-like situation.

    On Friday, a majority of the cases were adjourned due to the absence of lawyers.

    Criticism

    Justice Nagu criticizes lawyers' decision amid ongoing conflict

    While hearing a matter regarding the water-sharing dispute between Punjab and Haryana, Justice Nagu criticized the Bar Association's move.

    "The 'No Work Call' was a little unfortunate. I expressed my concerns to your President [of Bar Association] that when the forces are fighting the battle, you will be sitting at home and resting? That is very unfortunate," she said.

    Functionality

    Court emphasizes importance of functioning during crises

    Justice Nagu made the statement after a lawyer for the Punjab government requested an adjournment of the case due to the absence of a senior counsel in the matter.

    Stating that institutions need to work despite crises, she said, "We also have to work...otherwise the entire system of the country will come to a grinding halt."

    Adaptation

    Court offers alternative solutions amid lawyers' absence

    The counsel then responded that the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana had also given a call for no work, to which Justice Nagu said there were other options available.

    "We have the platform. Everybody can sit and home and stay connected," Justice Nagu said.

    The counsel said that sirens had been blown in Panchkula around 11:00am today and movement was limited to an extent.

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