Ahmedabad Courts Resolve Not To Issue Warrants, Notices Amid Heavy Rain
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Lower courts in Ahmedabad decided against issuing warrants or notices on Monday as heavy rain and widespread waterlogging made it difficult for lawyers and litigants to reach court.
The decision was taken by bar associations representing the Sessions Court, Judicial Magistrate Courts, Ahmedabad Rural and District Courts, and Family Courts, considering the difficulties faced by advocates and parties due to the downpour.
Ahmedabad Criminal Bar secretary Bharat Shah and Rural District Bar secretary Kiran Patel said heavy rain had lashed Ahmedabad city and district since early Monday morning, leading to waterlogging in several areas.
With roads inundated, many lawyers and litigants were unable to reach the courts on time or attend proceedings. In view of the situation, the bar associations resolved that courts should not initiate coercive proceedings, including issuing warrants or notices, against lawyers or litigants who could not remain present because of the weather conditions.
The heavy rain also resulted in thin attendance of lawyers and litigants at courts across Ahmedabad.
