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Lawyers Stage Protest in Pollachi Against New Criminal Law Reform Bill

SimpliCity News Team · 09 Jul 2024

Coimbatore: Lawyers in Pollachi staged a protest on Wednesday, demanding the withdrawal of the new Criminal Law Reform Bill introduced by the central government. The demonstration, which took place in front of the Head Post Office on Udumalpet Road, caused a stir in the area as lawyers suddenly sat down on the road as part of their protest.

The protest began with a rally from the old Tahsildar's office to the central bus stand, followed by a gathering in front of the Head Post Office. Lawyers raised slogans against the central government and urged for the immediate withdrawal of the proposed bill.

Lawyers argue that the new Criminal Law Reform Bill will not only affect legal professionals but also the general public. They claim that the bill, if passed, would allow law enforcement and revenue departments to suppress protests more easily. The protesting lawyers stated that this legislation would diminish the dignity of courts and the rights of both lawyers and citizens.

"We will not allow this legislative amendment in Tamil Nadu," declared one of the protesting lawyers. They further added that the protests would continue until the central government abandons its efforts to impose Sanskrit and Hindi through this bill.

The lawyers emphasized that this bill is seen as an attempt to curtail the rights of citizens and legal professionals alike. They vowed to continue their protests until the central government withdraws the controversial Criminal Law Reform Bill.

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Lawyers Stage Protest in Pollachi Against New Criminal Law Reform Bill

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