On Monday, the Delhi High Court expressed disapproval of the Delhi High Court Bar Association's (DHCBA) decision to abstain from work, asserting that such actions ultimately harm the litigants who rely on legal representation. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav questioned the rationale behind lawyers' abstention and emphasized that grievances should be addressed through proper channels rather than strikes. The lawyers organized the protest in response to a proposal aimed at increasing the pecuniary jurisdiction of district courts from ₹2 crore to ₹20 crore, a move that has been under consideration by the high court administration. While district court bar associations support this increase, arguing it would enhance public interest and expedite justice, the DHCBA maintains that the high court does not have the authority to implement such changes, asserting that it falls within the legislative domain. The strike resulted in significant disruptions in court proceedings, highlighting the impact of such actions on the judicial process.