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Nov 18, 2022 7 tweets 4 min read Read on X
Effect of Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association's decision to abstain from work to protest Justice Nikhil Kariel's proposed transfer could be seen in Gujarat High Court today, with most courtrooms wearing a deserted look
Chief Justice's court hall is empty

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Justice Niral Mehta's courtroom, which is usually jam-packed, has no attendees today.

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Justice Vaibhavi Nanavati's court hall also remains empty

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Justice Nikhil Kariel presides in his court hall only to see no advocate except a few parties in person, who inform him, on asking, that everyone is on Strike.

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Justice Samir Dave, who hears bail applications, is passing orders in cases where parties-in-person are present and is just extended interim reliefs. Image
Justice Aniruddha Mayee walks off the courtroom within a minute after seeing it empty.

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Around nine courtrooms have not yet presided as their live streaming has not commenced.

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