A court has issued summons to eminent lawyer and environmental activist Anindita Das in connection with the protest against felling of trees in Guwahati’s Bharlumu. The court issued the summons after the police filed a charge sheet in the case recently. The accused lawyer has been directed to appear before the court on June 25, according to a summon sent to his residence by Golghat police station. The government accused Das of being involved in the anti-cutting movement at Bharlumukh.
According to the information received and the lawyer’s social media statement, the government filed a case against him during the Bharlumukh environment protection movement. The Guwahati High Court had earlier granted anticipatory bail to Das after 12 days. The court issued summons to the accused under PRC 165/26 as the investigation of the case was over and the charge sheet was filed. Reacting to the incident, Anindita Das took to social media to say that despite being a lawyer, she stood in court for the first time in her life to speak for the interests of the society.
The city council has decided to cut and destroy ancient trees in the name of development projects in the city. The city council has decided to cut and destroy ancient trees in the name of development projects in the city. The government took legal action against Anindita Das who took an active role in the movement. The lawyer said he will continue his struggle and always speak out to protect trees, nature and society.
The court has issued this summons to the environmental activists and conscious circles of the state. The next court hearing is scheduled for June 25 and the focus is now on the government and the legal process.
