Lawyers to go on indefinite strike in protest against 'Gujarat Rent Bill': 182 lawyers' associations to stage protest outside court in Ahmedabad

The lawyers of the state have announced to go on an indefinite strike from today in protest against the Gujarat Rent Bill. A protest will be held in the court premises led by 182 lawyer associations of the state. The Gujarat Bar Association has called for an indefinite strike from today as there is no solution even after protesting against the Gujarat Rent Bill for three consecutive days. Lawyers to hold bike rally in Ahmedabad Lawyers will hold a rally today to protest against the Gujarat Rent Bill. The rally will reach Metro Court from Bhadra City Civil and Sessions Court where lawyers will welcome and join the rally. After reaching the Income Tax Village Court from the Metro Court, the rally will conclude at the statue of Gandhiji. Demand to retain old law Lawyers are protesting against the new Rent Act and its impact on the employment of lawyers and the judicial process of the case. Lawyers and associations are demanding that the old law be retained. Also read this news: Lawyers across the state will go on strike from October 5 to protest against the rent bill The Gujarat Rent Bill, 2026 brought by the state government has sparked outrage among lawyers across the state. In protest against the bill, the Bar Council of Gujarat Board has passed a resolution calling upon all the bar associations across Gujarat to go on a voluntary strike from Monday, October 5, 2020. The lawyers have made a mood to fight until a satisfactory solution is found regarding this law. (Read the full news)