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Lawyers Strike at Rajasthan High Court Over Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 03:17 PM
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Lawyers at the Jaipur and Jodhpur benches of the Rajasthan High Court began a strike, boycotting court work to protest acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, prompting police deployment in Jaipur.
Lawyers at the Rajasthan High Court have launched a strike across its Jaipur and Jodhpur benches, refusing to perform any judicial duties. The protest targets the acting Chief Justice, Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, whose recent administrative decisions have drawn criticism from the bar. Demonstrators gathered outside the court premises, announcing a boycott of all pending cases until their grievances are addressed. In Jaipur, the situation escalated, leading local authorities to dispatch police personnel to maintain order and ensure the safety of court staff. The strike has temporarily disrupted court proceedings, affecting the hearing schedule for several civil and criminal matters.