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Crime
Punjab & Haryana High Court Orders FIR, SIT After Lawyer Threatened to Drop Case
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🗓 28 Sep 2026, 05:02 PM
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court called a threat to a lawyer to withdraw a case a direct attack on the justice system and directed police to register an FIR and form a Special Investigation Team.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday condemned a recent threat made to a practicing lawyer, urging him to abandon a pending case, as a "direct attack on the justice system." The bench emphasized that intimidation of legal professionals undermines public confidence in courts and must be dealt with sternly.
In response, the court ordered the local police to lodge a First Information Report (FIR) against the individual or group responsible for the threat. It also mandated the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to ensure a swift, impartial probe and to safeguard the lawyer's right to represent his client without fear.
Legal experts welcomed the ruling, noting that such proactive measures are essential to protect the independence of the judiciary and to deter future attempts at coercing lawyers. The court urged law‑enforcement agencies to act promptly and keep the proceedings transparent.
The decision arrives amid growing concerns over the safety of lawyers across the country, with several bar associations having called for stronger protective mechanisms. The High Court's directive is expected to set a precedent for handling similar intimidation cases in other jurisdictions.
In response, the court ordered the local police to lodge a First Information Report (FIR) against the individual or group responsible for the threat. It also mandated the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to ensure a swift, impartial probe and to safeguard the lawyer's right to represent his client without fear.
Legal experts welcomed the ruling, noting that such proactive measures are essential to protect the independence of the judiciary and to deter future attempts at coercing lawyers. The court urged law‑enforcement agencies to act promptly and keep the proceedings transparent.
The decision arrives amid growing concerns over the safety of lawyers across the country, with several bar associations having called for stronger protective mechanisms. The High Court's directive is expected to set a precedent for handling similar intimidation cases in other jurisdictions.