Vadodara: The protest by lawyers in Vadodara continued for the third consecutive day, with members of the Baroda Bar Association intensifying their agitation outside the Diwalipura Court.
As part of Thursday’s protest, lawyers gathered outside the court premises, rang bells and staged a chakka jam, demanding withdrawal of the High Court’s recently introduced procedural rules concerning the format of applications and petitions.
Vadodara Lawyers Strike A4-Size Application Rules
The lawyers have been protesting against several requirements related to court applications, including:
- Mandatory use of A4-size paper
- Leaving prescribed space on applications
- Following fixed font and formatting requirements
- Restrictions on handwritten applications
Lawyers argue that these requirements could create difficulties for advocates and litigants, particularly those coming from smaller towns and rural areas where handwritten applications remain common.
Protest Intensifies Outside Diwalipura Court
On the third day, advocates gathered outside the main gate of the Diwalipura Court and carried out the bell-ringing protest. The lawyers also staged a road blockade as part of the agitation and entered the court premises to appeal to others to support their protest.
The demonstration was attended by Baroda Bar Association president Hasmukh Bhatt, general secretary Ritesh Thakkar, vice-president Snehal Sutariya and other members of the association.
Lawyers Demand Withdrawal of Circular
The Bar Association has maintained that the protest will continue until its demands are addressed. Lawyers are particularly concerned about the provision relating to handwritten applications, saying that strict implementation could create practical difficulties for litigants and advocates from smaller towns and talukas. The association has demanded that the concerned circular be reconsidered and withdrawn.
Warning of Further Agitation
The protesting lawyers have also warned that if the circular is not withdrawn, the agitation could be intensified further. The dispute has now become a significant issue for the legal fraternity in Vadodara, with advocates seeking a practical approach to procedural requirements that does not create additional difficulties for litigants.
Legal Fraternity Awaits Resolution
The continuing strike has raised concerns about the impact on routine court-related work and litigants who depend on legal services. The Baroda Bar Association is expected to continue discussions regarding the disputed rules while maintaining pressure through its protest programme.
The Vadodara district court administration is part of the state’s judicial infrastructure, with the official district website providing information and services related to the district judiciary.
Conclusion
The Vadodara lawyers’ strike entered its third day with advocates holding a bell-ringing protest and chakka jam outside Diwalipura Court.
The Baroda Bar Association is demanding withdrawal of the disputed A4-size and application-format requirements, particularly the restrictions concerning handwritten applications. With lawyers warning of stronger protests if their demands are not addressed, attention is now focused on whether the issue can be resolved through discussions between the legal fraternity and the concerned authorities.
Also read, Surat Lawyers Go on Two-Day Strike Over High Court A4-Size Filing Rules
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