DOGRA HERALD BUREAU
Jammu, Nov 28
AILU’s third Maharashtra state conference concluded in Mumbai. Senior lawyer of the Supreme Court and National General Secretary Adv. P.V. Surendranath inaugurated and said that – “The Communal ideology is flourishing in the country and is being fueled by the RSS and reactionary forces. This has threatened democracy. India has adopted the largest written constitution in the world. It is based on democracy, socialism, equality, secularism, and equal justice values. Such inclusive tolerant democratic Indian constitution and changing language of Indian laws is being done by the rulers. This is very dangerous and a sign of breaking the unity of the country. Therefore, we lawyers are an integral part of democracy, fighting for justice as well as justice. It is our job to strengthen the foundation of this country’s democracy. Be alert for that’ In this conference, Adv. Babasaheb Wavalkar has been re-elected as the State President and Adv. Chandrakant Bojgar as the State Secretary. Adv. Chandrakat Bojgar, Maharashtra State Secretary of All India Lawyers’ Union presented the detailed report on the background of the convention, review of work of the organization in the state, programs and agitations, district wise work review, organizational overview and further challenges and work. 12 delegates discussed this report. In it, he presented important suggestions in terms of problems and reforms in lawyers and judiciary. Adv. Pradeep Salvi, Adv. Babasaheb Wavalkar and Adv. Chandrakant Bojgar observed the work of the Presidential Board. five important resolutions were presented in this session.
First one was related to Kerala State Government and the Kerala Bar Council who are offering a monthly stipend of ?5000 to junior lawyers below 30 years of age, with less than three years of experience and with an annual income of less than ?1 lakh. On similar grounds it was resolved to place a demand that junior lawyers in Maharashtra should also be given financial assistance in the form of stipend for a few years.
The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly has passed the Rajasthan Advocates Protection Bill, 2023 for advocates who have been victims of violence, intimidation, harassment and malpractice litigation in the course of professional duties. He was welcomed by this conference. Adv. Mohan Kurapati proposed the resolution that the Maharashtra Government should also implement the Advocate Protection Act 2023 in the state, which was approved by Adv. Anil Wasam. On behalf of the Board of Directors Adv. Chandrakant Bojgar proposed a resolution on peace to stop Israel’s Gaza war and liberate Palestine. Thousands of people do not appeal to the Supreme Court and are thus deprived of justice as filing a case in the Supreme Court in Delhi is unaffordable to the common man in terms of distance, cost and time. Therefore, it is necessary to have Supreme Court benches in different states of the country.
This resolution was passed in connection with all lawyers coming together to fight for the establishment of a bench of the Supreme Court at Mumbai, Maharashtra for speedy, cheap and effective justice.
The premises of the court lack administrative offices, mediation center, proper parking space, canteen and air-conditioned drinking water, adequate toilets for male and female, trans-gender and disabled persons, separate room for breast feeding of litigants is also required. Shortage of judges and staff affects court work and speed. Due to poor budgetary allocation, lack of funds, underutilization of funds and no one willing to take responsibility, there is a huge infrastructural gap and lack of essential facilities in the judiciary. There is no planning for promoting judicial infrastructure and utilization of money. In order to give priority to infrastructure problems, Adv. Vishal Jadhav proposed the resolution to increase the basic facilities of lawyers in the court. The Secretary replied to the delegate session where the report was discussed. After this, the secretary’s report was unanimously approved. Also, the organization announced to pursue further so that the work of the High Court should be conducted in English as well as in Marathi. A new state committee office bearer and executive board of 21 members were elected for the next three years. New office bearers were elected in form of Adv.Babasaheb Wavalkar as president, Vice-President Adv.Adinath Tiwari, General Secretary Adv.Chandrakant Bojgar, Joint Secretary Adv.Pradeep Salvi and Treasurer Adv. Viswas Awaghade. Adv.Kishore Samant, Adv.Vishal Jadhav, Adv.Suresh Waghchawre, Adv. Ravindra Shirsat, Adv. Ravindra Bhawar, Adv. Sanjay Pandey, Adv. Anil Wasam, Adv. Sandhya Patil, Adv. Swar Shekhar was elected as State Committee members. Later, 5 delegates were selected for the national convention to be held in Kolkata on 28, 29, 30 December. The session was concluded by Anil Chauhan, senior advocate of the Delhi High Court, National Vice President of the AILU.
