The West Bengal Bar Council has announced that it will observe July 1 as a “Black Day” to protest against three newly introduced criminal laws.

The West Bengal Bar Council has declared July 1 as a “Black Day” in protest against three newly enacted criminal laws. This decision reflects the council’s strong opposition and concerns regarding the implications of these laws on the legal system and the rights of individuals. Members of the legal community will participate in various forms of protest to express their discontent and call for reconsideration of the controversial legislation.

According to the resolution passed at the Council meeting on June 25, 2024, the Members of the Council expressed their unanimous views on three acts:

1) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023,

2) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanita, 2023, and

3) Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.

They consider these acts to be anti-people, undemocratic, and draconian, which will cause significant hardship to the common people. The Bar Council of West Bengal, finding no other alternative, has decided to vehemently protest against these three anti-people acts, according to an excerpt from the resolution.

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