Chandigarh, Sept. 23 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court Bar Association on Monday passed a resolution opposing the proposed relocation of the high court complex from its present location in Capitol Complex.

The decision was taken during a general house meeting of the Bar Association held in the afternoon, where members voted against the shift through a show of hands.

With a membership of around 5,000 advocates, the Bar Association forms a key stakeholder in any decision regarding the court's location.

During the meeting, speakers strongly advocated for retaining the institution at its current premises.

The matter was brought before the general body after the high court earlier this month asked the association president Sartej Singh ...