LUCKNOW, May 17 -- Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday criticised the demolition of lawyers' chambers near Qaiserbagh Civil Court and district sessions court, calling the action "utterly deplorable and highly condemnable."

In a social media post, Akhilesh Yadav objected to the demolition and the alleged use of force against advocates.

"Demolishing the chambers of lawyers in Lucknow without making alternative arrangements for them and resorting to a lathi charge against esteemed advocates is utterly deplorable and highly condemnable," Yadav said.

Questioning the impact on the justice system, he added, "If advocates themselves become victims of injustice, how will the common citizen receive justice?"

Alleging selective action...