In Brief
This case concerns a lawyer strike protesting a collegium decision regarding judicial appointments. The Supreme Court found that lawyers' abstention from work in response to the collegium's decision to clear certain candidates while rejecting others, without adequate justification, constitutes contempt of court. The Court noted that such strikes disrupt court proceedings and cause significant loss of working days. The judgment emphasizes that while legitimate grievances may warrant action, strikes must be justified and cannot interfere with the administration of justice.
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