Uttarandhra lawyers to intensify stir for HC Bench
Bar Council vice-president Krishna Mohan noted that the demand for a High Court Bench in Visakhapatnam dates back to 1989-90, and called for intensified pressure on the government through various activities.
State Bar Council member Narasinga Rao said the judiciary was positively inclined towards the proposal, and suggested direct discussions with judges to expedite the process.
Bheemunipatnam Bar Association president MV Parvathisam urged the lawyers to wear black badges starting Monday as a mark of protest. Tuni Bar Association president Krishna Sekhar argued that Visakhapatnam was a more suitable location for the High Court Bench.
Senior advocate Lakshmi Rambabu opined that Visakhapatnam, with its superior infrastructure, was a more viable option than Kurnool for both the High Court Bench and the Central Administrative Tribunal. Veteran lawyer Chintapalli Rambabu stressed the importance of unity among advocates to achieve the demand, and called for submitting a formal petition to the government in this regard.
Advocate Murali Mohan suggested launching large scale protests similar to those seen for the Land Tribunal Act.
Lawyers from Palakonda, Bobbili, Tuni, Narsipatnam, Anakapalle, Gajapathinagaram and Vizianagaram participated in the conference, sharing their views. Some members proposed protest strategies similar to those employed by Visakhapatnam Steel Plant workers. Bar Association secretary Naresh, Ahmad, and other senior legal professionals were present.
