The Ministry of Law & Justice will revise the Advocates (Amendment) Bill 2025 after protests from lawyers. The Bar Council urged members to resume court work following the government’s decision for further consultations.
New Delhi: The Ministry of Law & Justice has decided to revise the Advocates (Amendment) Bill 2025 and conduct a fresh round of public consultation before finalizing the proposed changes to the Advocates Act.
The Union Law Ministry conveyed this decision to the Bar Council of India (BCI) on Saturday, following widespread protests by lawyers and bar associations across the country against the Bill in its current form.
Acknowledging the opposition, the Law Ministry stated:
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“Considering the number of suggestions and concerns received, it has decided to conclude the consultation process now. Based on the feedback received, the draft bill as revised will be processed afresh for consultation with stakeholders.”
Following the government’s decision, the BCI has appealed to lawyers and bar associations to stop protests and strikes. The Bar Council emphasized that the Union Law Minister Arjun Meghwal has assured a thorough review of all contentious issues before finalizing the Bill.
In a press release, the BCI urged lawyers to resume court work from Monday, February 24, 2025.
“In view of the latest development and stand of the Government, the Bar Council of India requests all those Bar Associations who have given the call of abstentions, to resume the Court Works from Monday, the 24th February, 2025,”
the statement read.
The Bill was made available for public consultation on February 13 via the Department of Legal Affairs’ website. However, it sparked widespread protests and criticism from the legal fraternity.
Following the backlash, the BCI raised concerns with the Law Ministry, which has now agreed to reconsider and revise the Amendment Bill.
Read the Press Release here:
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