Allahabad High Court Bar Association Protests After Lawyer's Death
HCBA abstain from judicial work
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The Allahabad High Court Bar Association (HCBA) abstained from judicial work following the death of lawyer Jagriti Shukla, demanding accountability for the alleged mistreatment by hospital staff. They are calling for public disclosure of the names of suspended doctors involved in the incident.
- 01Jagriti Shukla passed away after being allegedly mishandled by staff at Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital in Prayagraj.
- 02The HCBA abstained from judicial work on Monday in response to her death, demanding action against those responsible.
- 03A parallel lawyers' association also condemned the incident and called for accountability.
- 04Lawyers held a dharna near Ambedkar crossing, insisting on transparency regarding the suspended doctors' names.
- 05The HCBA has communicated its resolution to the Chief Justice and the senior vacation judge of the Allahabad High Court.
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The Allahabad High Court Bar Association (HCBA) took a strong stand on Monday by abstaining from judicial work in protest of the tragic death of Jagriti Shukla, a lawyer who died following an alleged incident of mistreatment at the Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital in Prayagraj. Shukla had visited the hospital after an accident on May 20, but her attendants reported that they were manhandled by hospital staff during her treatment. In response to her death, the HCBA has demanded strict action against those responsible for the alleged misconduct. They have sent a resolution to both the Chief Justice and the senior vacation judge of the Allahabad High Court, seeking accountability for the incident. Additionally, a parallel body of lawyers has expressed its condolences and joined the call for action. A group of lawyers also staged a dharna near Ambedkar crossing, insisting that the names of the doctors who were reportedly suspended be made public, vowing to continue their protest until appropriate legal measures are taken against those involved.
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The protest by the HCBA highlights serious concerns about patient treatment in local hospitals, potentially affecting public trust in healthcare services.
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