Due to the behaviour of protesting lawyers, any hope of creating an Orissa High Court bench in Sambalpur lost: Supreme Court

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court expressed concern about the disorderly movement being led by lawyers in Samblapur, Odisha, who are advocating for the establishment of a permanent Orissa High Court bench in the area.

The actions of the lawyers, according to a bench made up of Justices SK Kaul and AS Oka, ended any chance of a bench being established.

The Court also observed that the police authorities did not uphold their responsibility to maintain peace and order and questioned why lawyers were receiving special treatment.

This news is written by Ms. Amrita Singh, Research Assistant, All India Legal Forum.