New Delhi, May 2 -- The Supreme Court has directed a three-judge committee of the Allahabad High Court to take action against Noida's Gautam Budh Nagar Bar Association for repeatedly abstaining from work in violation of court orders.

A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi noted that the Bar Association observed strikes for over 15 days within a four-month tenure of its office-bearers, despite clear directions prohibiting such actions.

Directions Issued

The Court asked the District and Sessions Judge, Gautam Budh Nagar, to submit a report within one week detailing days when lawyers abstained from work.

The High Court committee has been directed to examine the report and take immediate punitive ac...