Congress leader slams ‘black law’, joins protesting lawyers at Tis Hazari

Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) president Devender Yadav on Tuesday met striking lawyers at Tis Hazari Court, extending support to their protest against Delhi Government’s recent notification permitting police officers to record testimonies via video conferencing from police stations.

Calling the strike “a fight for a just and strong cause,” Yadav criticised the August 13 notification, arguing it amounted to interference in the judicial process. “Testimony via video conferencing without physical presence in court creates scope for manipulation and can be used to shield convicts. We unconditionally support the demands of the legal fraternity,” he said.

The meeting was organised by Advocate Sunil Kumar, chairman of the Legal and Human Rights Department of Delhi Congress and attended by senior Delhi Congress leaders and several senior advocates.

Yadav said he had written to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on August 25, demanding the withdrawal of what he described as a “black law” that undermines the integrity of the justice system. He noted lawyers across all district courts in Delhi have been protesting for several days.

Criticising the BJP-led Delhi Government for what he termed a “dual policy” towards the legal community, Yadav said, “Lawyers serve the public and uphold justice. When their rights or the legal process are tampered with, the government must bow to their unity and take corrective action.”

The DPCC chief assured the protesting advocates the Congress would continue to support their demands until the controversial notification is rolled back.