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DHCBA suspends strike after Law Minister jurisdiction meeting
Indian Express··17 Jul
The Delhi High Court Bar Association suspended its strike on July 16 after a meeting with the Law Minister over pecuniary jurisdiction concerns. Lawyers had protested expanding district court jurisdiction limits from Rs 2 crore to Rs 10 crore. The minister assured bar representatives that concerns would be addressed through consultation before any amendment is finalised.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Commercial disputes above Rs 2 crore may move to Delhi High Court if limits change.
- Lawyers suspended their strike but legislative amendments are still pending.
- Business litigants should track pecuniary jurisdiction changes affecting forum selection.
What's Happening
- DHCBA suspended its strike on July 16 after meeting the Law Minister.
- Lawyers protested raising pecuniary jurisdiction from Rs 2 crore to Rs 10 crore.
- The minister assured consultation before any amendment is finalised.
Jurisdiction Dispute Context
- The strike disrupted court proceedings before the bar association called it off.
- Pecuniary limits determine which cases district courts and high courts can hear.
- Bar leaders want safeguards before the threshold is increased fivefold.
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