Rahul Gandhi Coming to Punjab to Seek Votes After Rubbing Salt into the Wounds of Families of 1984 Sikh Genocide Victims : Tarun Chugh Choosing November 1 for a Delhi Protest and Tearing Posters Demanding Justice for Sikhs Reflec Congress's Insensitivity and Hostile Attitude Towards the Sikh Community : Chugh Before Welcoming Rahul Gandhi, Pargat Singh, Raja Warring, Partap Bajwa and All Punjab Congress Leaders Must Clarify Their Stand on the 1984 Anti-Sikh Massacre : Chugh Chandigarh 3 November ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : BJP National Headquarters In-Charge and MP Tarun Chugh today fired the Congress for inflicting brutal injuries on the minds and the psyche of the Sikhs in the past. Questioning the propriety and validity of forhtcoming visit of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to Punjab, Chugh said Rahul Gandhi must answer the questions surrounding the suffering of families affected by the 1984 Sikh genocide, their decades-long struggle and their continued demand for justice....
Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh Bar Associations Oppose Legal Aid Defence Counsel System, Seek Immediate Review
Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh Bar Associations Oppose Legal Aid Defence Counsel System, Seek Immediate Review
Chandigarh 23 July ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : The Joint Action Committee of Bar Associations of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh on Thursday strongly opposed the implementation of the Legal Aid Defence Counsel (LADC) system, stating that it adversely affects the interests of practicing advocates as well as the existing legal aid framework. Addressing a press conference at the Chandigarh Press Club, presidents and secretaries of various Bar Associations from Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh expressed serious concern over the functioning of the LADC scheme. They urged the concerned authorities to undertake an immediate review of the policy and hold detailed consultations with representatives of the Bar Associations before taking any further decision.
The office-bearers said they fully support the objective of providing quality legal aid to deserving and needy litigants. However, they emphasized that any mechanism adopted for this purpose must safeguard the interests of the legal fraternity while ensuring transparency and fairness in its implementation. The Joint Action Committee made it clear that its democratic agitation would continue until its concerns and demands are adequately addressed. It also appealed to the judiciary and the government to initiate meaningful dialogue with representatives of the Bar.Among those present were Gyan Singh Mungo of the Nabha Bar Association, along with presidents and secretaries of various Bar Associations from Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh. Advocate Gurbhej Singh reiterated their commitment to protecting the interests of advocates while ensuring equal access to justice for every deserving citizen.
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