Delhi High Court Bar Association to Boycott Work Over Jurisdiction Proposal
Delhi HC Bar to boycott work on Monday over pecuniary jurisdiction issue
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The Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) has announced a work boycott on Monday in response to the Delhi High Court's consideration of a proposal to increase the pecuniary jurisdiction of district courts from ₹2 crore to ₹20 crore. The DHCBA argues that such changes should originate from the legislative domain and not the judiciary.
- 01The DHCBA's boycott follows a previous work abstention by trial court lawyers in support of the jurisdiction increase demand.
- 02The proposal for jurisdiction enhancement was initiated by the All District Courts Bar Association in a letter to the Union law ministry dated May 23, 2025.
- 03A committee of six judges was formed by the Delhi High Court to study the jurisdiction issue after a full court meeting on September 2, 2025.
- 04The DHCBA contends that the high court overstepped its authority by considering a proposal that should originate from the legislative domain.
- 05The DHCBA has requested that all documents related to the committee's formation and mandate be presented before the full court.
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The Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) has decided to abstain from work on Monday to protest the Delhi High Court's consideration of a proposal to increase the pecuniary jurisdiction of district courts from ₹2 crore to ₹20 crore. Pecuniary jurisdiction defines the monetary limit within which a court can adjudicate civil disputes. This proposal originated from a letter sent by the All District Courts Bar Association to the Union law ministry on May 23, 2025, advocating for the enhancement of jurisdiction limits. Following this, the Delhi High Court convened a full court meeting on September 2, 2025, where it formed a committee of six judges to consult stakeholders and study the matter. The DHCBA argues that the high court's actions are unauthorized, as the proposal should be initiated by the legislative body rather than the judiciary. They have called for the proceedings to be paused and requested that all relevant documentation regarding the committee's mandate be made available for full court consideration. This situation highlights ongoing tensions between the legal community and the judiciary regarding jurisdictional authority.
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The boycott may disrupt legal proceedings in the Delhi High Court, affecting lawyers and clients involved in ongoing cases.
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