Jalandhar, 23 Sep 2025: The case of former District Bar Association president Advocate Mandeep Singh Sachdeva receiving extortion demands and death threats from a person based in Canada has escalated.
Lawyers are deeply angered after Jalandhar Police released a youth named Sam, who had been arrested in connection with the case, following interrogation. In protest, the District Bar Association observed a No Work Day today, and during an evening meeting announced a state-level No Work Day on Tuesday as well.
An emergency meeting of the District Bar Association, Jalandhar, was convened on this issue, jointly presided over by Bar President Aditya Jain and Secretary Rohit Gambhir. It was unanimously decided that the police are showing laxity in handling this serious matter and are being negligent in arresting the accused.
Summary:
Lawyers in Jalandhar issued a significant announcement affecting court proceedings, urging citizens to review the full report carefully before heading to court for clarity.