Jalandhar(24/04/2025): It is for the information of all the members of District Bar Association, Jalandhar that an urgent meeting of the Executive Committee of the District Bar Association, Jalandhar was convened under the Presidentship of Sh. Aditya Jain, to address a serious and deeply disturbing incident involving our member Advocate Parminder Singh Vig.
It was brought to the notice of the Executive Committee that on 24.04.2025 at around 4:30 AM, a raid was conducted at the residence of Advocate Parminder Singh Vig by Abhinav Kajla, DSP of NIA (National Investigation Agency), New Delhi, accompanied by approximately 40-50 officials, including local police personnel. During the said raid:
• Advocate Parminder Singh Vig was detained for about 5-6 hours.
• His entire house was thoroughly searched without any rhyme or reason.
• His mobile phone was taken into custody without any legal justification and has not been returned to him till time.
• He was not permitted to contact the President or Secretary of the District Bar Association, Jalandhar.
• He and his family were harassed and intimidated during the raid.
• He was forced to disclose privileged and confidential information related to his professional engagements.
• He was threatened with dire consequences in case he continued to appear in the matter related to Amritpal Singh (Member of Parliament KHADOOR SAHIB)
• He was further warned of being falsely implicated in fabricated cases and FIRs.
This blatant violation of the constitutional and legal rights of a practicing advocate is not just an attack on an individual, but an unprecedented assault on the entire legal fraternity and the sanctity of the profession.
The Executive Committee strongly condemns the unlawful, arbitrary and high-handed conduct of the NIA officials and local police. It was unanimously resolved that:
1. A “No Work Day” shall be observed tomorrow i.e 25.04.2025 (FRIDAY) kin protest against:
• The illegal confinement of Advocate Parminder Singh Vig;
• The unauthorized search and seizure at his residence;
• The illegal retention of his mobile phone;
• The threats and coercion used against him in relation to his professional duties.
2. This Executive Committee calls for immediate action against the erring officials and to return the mobile phone of Advocate Parminder Singh Vig.
3. A copy of resolution shall be forwarded to the Bar Council of Punjab & Haryana for urgent intervention and necessary legal action.
Let it be known that any further attempt to intimidate or unlawfully harass any member of the legal fraternity will be met with strong, united resistance by the District Bar Association, Jalandhar.
DBA said Judicial officers are requested to co-operate and not pass any adverse orders.
Any member found appearing in the Courts, then the strict action will be taken against him/her.
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