Tura, April 30: A majority of prosecutors at the District and Sessions Court in Tura have launched a protest against the over the non-payment of their retaining fees for more than two years.
The prosecutors began their demonstration on Thursday by wearing white bands on their forearms as a mark of protest. Acting under the banner of the Prosecutors’ Union, they also submitted a letter to the District and Sessions Judge, Tura, outlining their grievances.
In the letter, the prosecutors stated that a meeting of the majority of prosecutors from West Garo Hills district was convened to discuss the non-clearance of pending bills since 2024. It was unanimously resolved that, until their dues are released, they would continue wearing white bands as a symbolic protest.
They emphasized that they have deliberately refrained from resorting to a pen-down strike to avoid disrupting judicial proceedings and to ensure that the public continues to have access to justice. The protesting prosecutors include the Special POCSO Prosecutor, Additional Public Prosecutor and Assistant Public Prosecutor, among others.
Prosecutors play a crucial role in the justice system, conducting criminal cases and presenting evidence to establish guilt. At present, there are 17 prosecutors engaged at the Tura District and Sessions Court, of whom 13 are participating in the protest.
According to sources, the prosecutors have approached the State Law Department multiple times seeking clearance of their dues. However, they have reportedly received repeated assurances that the matter is “under sanction,” with no payments released so far.
Since its establishment in July 2013, the Tura District and Sessions Court has handled hundreds of cases annually, securing numerous successful outcomes and providing critical support to victims and their families.
