Introduction
Rajasthan High Court has put forth a strong stand against the present judicial employees’ strike, which it terms as illegal and an issue of great discipline. Also, the court stressed the issue of continuous judicial services and notified us that there would be legal action against those who did not comply.
Background
In the summer of 2025, judicial workers in Rajasthan went out on mass leave, which shut down the subordinate courts. Instead of going through the proper administrative channels, the employees took their issues to the Chief Secretary, above the High Court’s Registrar General. This break in court routine brought up issues of access to justice, which in turn brought in judicial intervention.
Key Points
Judgment handed down by Justice Ashok Kumar Jain. In a single judge bench, Justice Ashok Kumar Jain passed the decision that the strike was illegal.
Strike Termed as Gross Indiscipline: The court saw the mass resignation of judicial employees as a serious violation of protocol and inferior discipline, which also saw proper administrative procedures being ignored.
No legal right of strike for judicial staff: Justice Jain reported that it is not the case that employees on a salary in the government, which includes judicial staff, have the right by law to strike, as with advocates, who also do not see success in strike action as per established legal precepts.
Possible Invocation of RESMA: If employees do not report back to work, the court warned that action will be brought forward under the Rajasthan Essential Services Maintenance Act (RESMA), which authorises the government to see that the supply of essential services is not interrupted.
Public resources, which are tax dollars, cannot be wasted: The court reported that taxpayers fund the judicial system, meaning any disruption is out of the question, no matter the issue.
Recent Developments
Clock has rung in for return to work: At 00:00 AM on Friday, July 26.
Manpowered District Judges to See Functioning: District Judges in the state were told to see that the courts run smoothly, even if the regular staff do not report.
District Police and Staff asked to assist: District Officers and Police Superintendents (SPs) were instructed to support judicial processes fully.
Young Lawyers to Step In: The court called on young lawyers to provide pro bono and voluntary services, which also helped reduce the court workload at a time when judicial staff were not available.
Conclusion
The Rajasthan High Court, in this case, has stated that disruption of judicial functions will not be tolerated. Using RESMA and getting admin officers involved, the Court aims to restore order and protect the fundamental right to prompt justice. The incident also raises the issue of discipline and the role of proper channels in the justice delivery system.
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WRITTEN BY AYUSHI TRIVEDI