AGRA, Sept. 27 -- Lawyers in Agra observed a Black Day on Friday to protest the brutal lathicharge on lawyers that took place within the Civil Court premises on the same day in 2001. Wearing black bands, they staged a protest march at the court and reiterated their demand for a High Court bench in Agra.

"Year after year since 2001, lawyers in Agra observe September 26 as Black Day to protest police brutality. On that day, lawyers were holding a peaceful protest against the delay in implementing the Jaswant Singh Commission's report, which had recommended Agra as the most suitable location for a High Court bench in UP, when armed policemen entered the court premises and targeted them, leaving many seriously injured," stated Arun Solanki, ...