New Delhi, October 28, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has condemned the alleged intimidation of advocates by police officials at Shahdara Police Station in Delhi, including a reported incident in which a police officer allegedly displayed a revolver to threaten members of the legal fraternity.
In a resolution adopted on Wednesday, the SCBA Executive Committee described the alleged conduct as unacceptable, saying it threatened the dignity, independence and safety of advocates and showed disrespect to the judiciary.
“The use or display of a firearm to intimidate advocates who are legitimately seeking justice cannot be tolerated in a society governed by the rule of law,” the resolution stated.
Expressing solidarity with advocates from Delhi’s district courts, the SCBA said attempts to threaten or obstruct lawyers performing their professional duties undermined the independence of the legal profession and the administration of justice.
The association demanded immediate and strict action against the officials concerned in accordance with the law. The resolution was issued by SCBA Honorary Secretary Pragya Baghel on behalf of the Executive Committee.
Separately, the Coordination Committee of All District Court Bar Associations of Delhi has demanded the immediate suspension of the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) allegedly involved in the incident, along with the concerned Station House Officer (SHO), pending an impartial inquiry.
The committee’s demand follows a protest by advocates across Delhi’s district courts on Tuesday, October 27. Lawyers abstained from judicial work after the committee unanimously adopted a resolution over the alleged incident.
The committee also appealed to members of the Bar to maintain unity and solidarity, stressing that concerns relating to lawyers’ safety and dignity required serious attention from the authorities.
The allegations against the police officials have not been established in the information available. The demands for disciplinary action and an impartial inquiry are now central to the dispute between the legal fraternity and the police.
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