The Madras High Court Advocates Association have announced that they will boycott the court proceedings on July 8 to express their opposition to the three new criminal laws.
The new criminal laws, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Act, replacing the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act, came into effect on July 1.
A general body meeting of the association was held today to discuss the implementation of the three new criminal laws.
After the meeting, a resolution was passed by the association, urging all members to adhere to the decision and refrain from taking part in any court-related activities on July 8.
“This collective action underscores our strong opposition to the changes that we believe undermine the principles of justice and fairness in our legal system. It is crucial that we stand united in this protest to make our voices heard and effect meaningful change,” the association said in its statement.
Earlier, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court Bar Association had decided to abstain from work and attend court on July 5.
Advocates belonging to the legal wing of the DMK, AIADMK, and other political parties have also been protesting against the three new criminal laws.
