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Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh Bar Associations Suspend Work Over FIR Against Mansa Advocate
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 12:03 PM
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Bar associations in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh announced a suspension of work today following the filing of an FIR against an advocate from Mansa.
Bar associations in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh have announced that they will suspend all professional activities today after an FIR was filed against an advocate from Mansa. The complaint, which was lodged with local police authorities, has prompted the associations to take a stand in accordance with their ethical guidelines.
The FIR alleges misconduct by the Mansa advocate, though the specific allegations have not yet been disclosed publicly. The bar bodies stated that the suspension is a precautionary measure to preserve the integrity of the legal profession while the investigation proceeds.
Representatives from the Punjab Bar Association, the Haryana Bar Council and the Chandigarh Bar Association released a joint statement expressing their commitment to upholding the rule of law. They also assured members that normal operations would resume once the matter is clarified.
The suspension will affect court appearances, client consultations and administrative functions across the three jurisdictions until further notice. Members of the bar are advised to seek alternative arrangements for urgent legal matters.
The FIR alleges misconduct by the Mansa advocate, though the specific allegations have not yet been disclosed publicly. The bar bodies stated that the suspension is a precautionary measure to preserve the integrity of the legal profession while the investigation proceeds.
Representatives from the Punjab Bar Association, the Haryana Bar Council and the Chandigarh Bar Association released a joint statement expressing their commitment to upholding the rule of law. They also assured members that normal operations would resume once the matter is clarified.
The suspension will affect court appearances, client consultations and administrative functions across the three jurisdictions until further notice. Members of the bar are advised to seek alternative arrangements for urgent legal matters.