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Supreme Court of India · 2026-03-17

Vishvjeet vs State Of Uttar Pradesh

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Vishvjeet
Respondent
State Of Uttar Pradesh
Author
Vikram Nath
Bench
Vikram Nath

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed a writ petition under Article 32 filed by contractual toll plaza employees against members of the District Bar Association, Barabanki, who allegedly perpetrated violence against them. The Court recognized the violation of the petitioners' fundamental rights due to the misconduct of legal professionals, emphasizing the duty of advocates to uphold the law and maintain public order. The judgment underscored the protection of contractual employees from unlawful violence and the enforcement of constitutional remedies against such acts. The Court issued directions to ensure the safety and rights of the petitioners were upheld and to prevent recurrence of such incidents.

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