Vijayawada lawyers protest alleged police harassment and cases against advocates

Members of the Bezawada Bar Association held a protest in Vijayawada against what they described as police harassment of advocates and the filing of cases without adequate evidence. The association organised a rally on Tuesday to condemn police cases against lawyers. Its members alleged that the police had initiated proceedings against advocates without proper evidence and were subjecting them to harassment.

The lawyers specifically demanded the immediate withdrawal of a chargesheet filed against advocate Gavaskar. The source material did not provide details of the allegations in that case or identify the police unit that prepared the chargesheet. After the rally, members submitted a representation at a statue of Dr B.R.

Ambedkar. The action was described as a symbolic form of protest. The BBA’s allegations were reported in connection with the demonstration.

The source material did not include a response from the police, prosecutors or any court regarding the claims made by the lawyers. It also did not state how many advocates were named in police cases, when the chargesheet against Gavaskar was filed, or whether any hearing had taken place. The protest reflects a dispute between the lawyers’ body and the police over the handling of cases involving advocates.

The association’s stated position is that the cases lack proper evidentiary support and that the chargesheet against Gavaskar should be withdrawn. No further action by the authorities was reported. The source material did not indicate whether the BBA planned additional demonstrations or whether the police had agreed to review the cases.