Meanwhile, the Awadh Bar Association also decided to strike work on Friday against the SC collegium’s decision to transfer Justice Verma to Allahabad High Court. Leading the protesting lawyers gathered at gate number 3 of the High Court, Allahabad Bar Association chief Anil Tiwari said the protest was not against any court or judge but against those who had betrayed the judicial system. He said: “Our fight is against those involved in corruption and against a system that lacks transparency. For now, our demand is a reconsideration and withdrawal of the transfer order.”The Bar Association also announced that the Photo Affidavit Centre will remain closed indefinitely from March 26 due to the suspension of judicial work and no fresh cases can be filed. The Association cautioned that if any oath commissioners or government advocates continue their duties on Tuesday, it will not oppose any action taken against them.The Bar Association had also passed a resolution on Monday calling for impeachment proceedings to be initiated against Justice Varma.Tiwari asserted the Association was prepared for an all-out battle on this issue. “From the very beginning, there has been an attempt to cover up this matter. Today, lawyers across India are fighting this battle. Until a resolution is reached, we will not resume work, no matter the consequences,” Tiwari said. Justice Varma was enrolled as an advocate on August 8, 1992. He was appointed as an additional judge of the Allahabad High Court on October 13, 2014.
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