Lawyers of district courts to resume work today

Advocates of the District Courts here have decided to resume work from tomorrow.

Alleging inaction by the police in the case pertaining to the death of Neeraj Hans, former secretary, District Court Bar Association, Chandigarh, the advocates have not been attending the courts for more than 20 days. They alleged that the police were not taking any action against the accused persons.

Hans died on October 7 after allegedly being punched in the chest during an argument with fellow advocates in the parking lot of the District Courts Complex, Sector 43. Hans was rushed to the hospital where he died during treatment.

Three cross-FIRs were registered following his death. The decision to resume work was taken in the general house meeting held today. A committee has been formed and it would coordinate with the police in the investigation.