Meerut lawyers protest against police: Slogans raised against the Ghaziabad court room lathi-charge

Lawyers demonstrated on the streets

On 24th February 2023, lawyers in Meerut took to the streets to protest against the police lathi-charge that took place in a Ghaziabad court room on 23rd February 2023. The lawyers demanded strict action against the police personnel responsible for the lathi-charge.

The protest was organised by the Meerut Bar Association and was joined by hundreds of lawyers from across the district.

Lawyers raised slogans against the police

During the protest, the lawyers raised slogans against the police and demanded justice for the victims of the lathi-charge. They also condemned the use of excessive force by the police.

Lawyers submitted a memorandum to the district magistrate

A delegation of lawyers met the district magistrate of Meerut and submitted a memorandum. The memorandum demanded strict action against the guilty police personnel and compensation for the victims of the lathi-charge.

The district magistrate assured the lawyers that their demands would be looked into

The district magistrate assured the lawyers that their demands would be looked into and appropriate action would be taken. He also appealed to the lawyers to maintain peace and order.

The protest ended peacefully

The protest ended peacefully after the district magistrate assured the lawyers that their demands would be looked into.

Background

On 23rd February 2023, a group of lawyers were protesting in a Ghaziabad court room when the police lathi-charged them. The lathi-charge was allegedly ordered by the district judge of Ghaziabad.

The lawyers were protesting against the alleged corruption of a judicial officer. The judicial officer was accused of demanding a bribe from a lawyer.

The lathi-charge left several lawyers injured. Some of the lawyers also alleged that they were beaten up by the police.

The incident has sparked outrage among the legal community. The Bar Council of India has condemned the lathi-charge and demanded action against the guilty police personnel.

Conclusion

The protest by Meerut lawyers is a sign of the growing anger among the legal community over the police lathi-charge in Ghaziabad. The lawyers are demanding justice for the victims of the lathi-charge and strict action against the guilty police personnel.