LUCKNOW, April 5 -- The union government's proposal to restart evening courts in 75 district courts across Uttar Pradesh has met resistance from bar associations, with lawyers terming the plan unworkable and demanding expansion of regular judicial infrastructure instead.

The plan, part of a centrally sponsored scheme, was communicated to all district judges through a letter dated March 29 by the registrar general of the Allahabad high court. According to the letter, the evening courts would operate from 5 pm to 9 pm using existing courtrooms and infrastructure, and would be staffed by retired judicial officers and personnel. These courts would primarily hear minor criminal cases, summary trials, and cheque bounce matters.

However, advoc...