Kathua rape: Supreme Court issues notice to BCI, J&K Bar Association

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to Bar Council of India, Jammu and Kashmir Bar Association, Jammu High Court Bar Association and Kathua Bar Association on a plea filed against the lawyers for allegedly blocking filing of charge sheet in Kathua rape case.

The apex court will next hear the matter on April 19.

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Earlier this week, lawyers held a protest against the charge sheet filed against seven people accused of kidnapping, raping and killing an eight-year-old girl in January.

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The Bar Association of Jammu reportedly supported the lawyers and also organised a strike against the FIR. (ANI)

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