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IN PHOTOS: Bombay HC lawyers protest arrests of advocates during Delhi SIR demonstrations

Updated On: 16 October, 2026 09:15 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Several lawyers gathered outside the Bombay High Court on Friday to protest the arrests, alleged detentions, and manhandling of advocates during demonstrations in Delhi. (PICS/ ASHISH RAJE)

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The protesters also opposed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. (PICS/ ASHISH RAJE)
The protesters also opposed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. (PICS/ ASHISH RAJE)
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The demonstration came amid concerns raised by legal bodies over police action against lawyers and other protesters during the anti-SIR agitation in the national capital
The demonstration came amid concerns raised by legal bodies over police action against lawyers and other protesters during the anti-SIR agitation in the national capital
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The protest in Mumbai brought attention to two issues: the treatment of advocates during demonstrations and the ongoing debate over the Election Commission's voter roll revision exercise
The protest in Mumbai brought attention to two issues: the treatment of advocates during demonstrations and the ongoing debate over the Election Commission's voter roll revision exercise
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The lawyers protested against the arrests of advocates during the Delhi demonstrations and allegations that some were manhandled during police action
The lawyers protested against the arrests of advocates during the Delhi demonstrations and allegations that some were manhandled during police action
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The incident has prompted concerns among members of the legal community over the handling of protests and the treatment of lawyers participating in demonstrations
The incident has prompted concerns among members of the legal community over the handling of protests and the treatment of lawyers participating in demonstrations
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The protest outside the Bombay High Court reflected opposition to the reported police action, with participants expressing concern over the arrests and alleged mistreatment of advocates
The protest outside the Bombay High Court reflected opposition to the reported police action, with participants expressing concern over the arrests and alleged mistreatment of advocates
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The lawyers also raised their objections to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, an exercise being conducted by the Election Commission to revise voter lists
The lawyers also raised their objections to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, an exercise being conducted by the Election Commission to revise voter lists
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Opposition parties have criticised the process over concerns about the alleged deletion of eligible voters from electoral rolls. They have called for safeguards to ensure that no eligible voter is left out
Opposition parties have criticised the process over concerns about the alleged deletion of eligible voters from electoral rolls. They have called for safeguards to ensure that no eligible voter is left out
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The Election Commission, however, has defended the revision exercise
The Election Commission, however, has defended the revision exercise
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The SIR exercise has become a point of political contention, with opposition parties questioning its implementation and raising concerns about its possible impact on voters.
The SIR exercise has become a point of political contention, with opposition parties questioning its implementation and raising concerns about its possible impact on voters.

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