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Crime
Lawyers End Indefinite Strike After Transfer of ACP Who Brandished Gun
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 01:01 PM
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India's bar association called off its indefinite strike after the Assistant Commissioner of Police involved in a gun‑display incident was transferred.
The nationwide strike by lawyers, which had been declared indefinite following a controversial incident involving an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) brandishing a firearm, was called off on Wednesday. The legal community said the decision was taken after the police department transferred the ACP to another posting, a move they viewed as addressing the immediate grievance.
The ACP's alleged gun display had sparked protests across courts, with lawyers demanding accountability and a thorough inquiry. Their strike had disrupted court proceedings in several jurisdictions, prompting concerns about case backlogs and access to justice.
With the transfer announced by senior police officials, the bar council issued a statement that the strike would be lifted, urging courts to resume normal functioning. The council also said it would continue to monitor the situation and seek a transparent investigation into the original incident.
Legal experts noted that while the transfer may pacify the immediate unrest, broader issues of police conduct and judicial independence remain unresolved. They called for systemic reforms to prevent similar confrontations in the future.
The ACP's alleged gun display had sparked protests across courts, with lawyers demanding accountability and a thorough inquiry. Their strike had disrupted court proceedings in several jurisdictions, prompting concerns about case backlogs and access to justice.
With the transfer announced by senior police officials, the bar council issued a statement that the strike would be lifted, urging courts to resume normal functioning. The council also said it would continue to monitor the situation and seek a transparent investigation into the original incident.
Legal experts noted that while the transfer may pacify the immediate unrest, broader issues of police conduct and judicial independence remain unresolved. They called for systemic reforms to prevent similar confrontations in the future.