54 Lawyers’ Suspension Order Lifted by Sambalpur Bar Association

Sambalpur: The Bar Council of India lifted the suspension on 54 lawyers in connection with protesting and ransacking on court premises in Sambalpur last year.

“Enclosed please find herewith the letter of Bar Council of India BCI: D:1268/2023 Dtd/ 12.03.2023 along with a resolution revoking the suspension of 54 Advocate of Sambalpur District Bar Association and further the Bar council BCI: D:1269/2023 Dtd.13.03.2023 regarding revocation of suspension of 54 advocates of the Sambalpur Bar whose license had been suspended by Bar Council of India and inclusion of their names in the voter list in the ensuing Bar Council Election,” the Bar Council of India said in its letter to the Odisha State Bar Council.

Earlier, the Supreme Court recently directed the Bar Council of India to cancel the licenses of all agitating lawyers who will continue their strike. The court has also asked the district administrations to provide protection to judicial officials and others to continue with their court work.

It is pertinent to be mentioned that the lawyers have been demanding the establishment of a permanent High Court (HC) bench in Western Odisha.