Is it lawful for the Bar Association to refuse representation for Ram Mandir case suspects?
The Ayodhya Bar Association’s move to prevent its lawyers from defending the eight individuals accused of stealing Ram Mandir donations violates legal standards. The Supreme Court ruled in 2010 that such prohibitions go against constitutional principles, statutory rules, and professional conduct. Furthermore, Article 22(1) of the Constitution ensures that every person facing charges has the right to be represented by a lawyer of their preference.