Access to several Ahmedabad courts has reportedly been blocked amid a protest by lawyers over the Bhada Vidheyak, or rent bill, with divisions emerging within the legal community after a meeting with the Gujarat government. The report by Divya Bhaskar says litigants were not being allowed to enter the Ahmedabad City Civil and Sessions Court, Small Causes Court, Family Court and Metro Court.
According to the report, the court entrances were closed and lawyers gathered on the premises. A tent and chairs were arranged outside the court complex as the protest continued. The reported action affects people who depend on the courts for hearings, filings and other legal proceedings, although the supplied report does not specify how many cases or litigants were affected.
The dispute follows a meeting between representatives of the lawyers and the state government. The report says a section of lawyers is seeking a written assurance from the government before accepting any new decision. The demand comes after discussions over the rent bill and the outcome of the government meeting.
Vinod Dixit, the acting president of the Bar Association, alleged that earlier office-bearers had taken a unilateral decision without consulting the wider legal community. The allegation has led to a split among lawyers, with one group supporting the protest and another group favouring the continuation of court proceedings.
The report also says that lawyers have involved members of Generation Z in the strike. It does not provide details of the role assigned to younger lawyers or explain whether the participation affects court administration or case listings.
The reported shutdown raises an immediate access-to-justice issue because court buildings serve as essential public institutions for litigants, advocates, court staff and police agencies. Any restriction on entry can disrupt hearings and increase uncertainty for people who may already be navigating delays, adjournments or urgent legal deadlines. The supplied report does not state whether courts formally suspended proceedings, whether alternative arrangements were announced, or how pending matters will be handled.
There is also a timing discrepancy in the supplied material. The report carries a publication timestamp of 8 October 2026 but refers to court closures on 10 October. The date of the reported closure, the duration of the protest and the government’s written response require confirmation from the relevant court authorities, bar associations or government representatives.
