Muzaffarnagar: The issue of safety, respect and rights of advocates in the district has once again started gaining momentum. The lawyers took out the Advocate Ekta Yatra on foot and gave a message of solidarity regarding the incidents of attacks, beatings, threats and harassment on advocates. During this, the advocates demanded the Uttar Pradesh government to implement the Advocate Protection Act in the state.
Concern expressed regarding the safety of advocates
During the Ekta Yatra on foot, the advocates said that lawyers are an integral part of the justice system. They play an important role in providing justice to common citizens and protecting their constitutional rights. Despite this, incidents like assault, threats and harassment of advocates are a matter of serious concern.
Advocates say that such incidents not only affect the safety of lawyers but also create obstacles in their professional work. Therefore, it is very important to make special legal provisions for the safety of advocates.
Demand raised to implement Advocate Protection Act
The advocates participating in the yatra demanded from the Uttar Pradesh government that the Advocate Protection Act should be implemented in the state as soon as possible. He says that through this law, effective action will be ensured against incidents of violence, intimidation and harassment against advocates.
Advocates said that lawyers who are responsible for providing justice also have the right to work in a safe environment. If the lawyers themselves feel unsafe, it may impact the judicial process as well.
Voice reached to the government through Ekta Yatra
Through the foot march, the advocates tried to draw the attention of the government and administration towards the problems related to their security. The advocate also stressed on increasing unity in the society and making the general public aware of the issues related to their security.
The advocates participating in the yatra clarified that their campaign is not against any person, institution or organisation, but is being run with the aim of protecting the respect, safety and rights of the advocates.
Security of lawyers is necessary to strengthen the justice system
Advocates say that for a strong justice system, it is very important for lawyers to work in a fear-free environment. The government should take a decision on this serious issue on priority basis, so that the advocates can discharge their responsibilities without any pressure and fear.
At present, through this walking Advocate Ekta Yatra taken out in Muzaffarnagar, the lawyers have raised the demand of their safety and respect and have appealed to the state government to take concrete initiative towards implementing the Advocate Protection Act.
Reported by: Rohit