Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal announced a new insurance scheme for advocates covering medical and accident risks, along with an increase in fees for Central Government panel counsel. He also assured that long delays in payment of legal fees by government bodies will be resolved soon.
Today, On 1st March, Manan Kumar Mishra has been re-elected as the Chairman of the Bar Council of India (BCI) for the seventh consecutive term. A Rajya Sabha member from Bihar, he is affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). His continued leadership reflects his strong influence in the legal fraternity. Mishra has played a key role in shaping legal policies and regulations in India.
The Delhi High Court has ordered the government to report on the Advocate Protection Act’s implementation in response to rising violence against lawyers. The Bar Council of India has proposed the Advocates Protection Bill, 2021, to safeguard lawyers, emphasizing the need for legislation similar to the recently passed Rajasthan Advocates Protection Bill, 2023.
The High Court Bar Association is advocating for the appointment of local lawyers as judges in order to better represent the local legal community and address regional issues. They also outlined demands for advocate protection, medical insurance, and infrastructure support, which received positive feedback from the Union Law Minister.