In Brief
District Bar Associations in Uttarakhand sought to challenge a High Court order directing them to cease striking and resume court work on all working Saturdays. Advocates had boycotted courts for decades (455–515 days per district over five years), citing various reasons including condolence references. The Supreme Court dismissed the petition, holding that lawyers have no constitutional right to strike or boycott courts. The Court reaffirmed that strikes obstruct access to speedy justice (a fundamental right under Articles 14 and 21) and constitute contempt. Bar Councils were directed to take disciplinary action against strikers. The Court issued suo moto notices to the Bar Council of India and State Bar Councils requiring concrete steps to prevent future strikes within six weeks.</summary_100> </invoke>
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