The Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi government to consider objections raised by district court lawyers to the draft Advocates Protection Bill, 2024. The matter will be heard next on January 8.
The Delhi High Court directed the Delhi government to expedite the enactment of the Advocates Protection Bill, which is pending approval. The Coordination Committee of All District Courts Bar Associations requested access to the draft Bill, leading to a Court order for its release. The next hearing is set for May 28, 2025.
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The Delhi High Court has requested the AAP government to submit a status report on the Advocates Protection Bill, intended to enhance safety for legal professionals. The court expedited the hearing to December 16, responding to a plea following recent violent incidents against lawyers, emphasizing the urgent need for a protective law to secure advocates’ rights and safety.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) urged the Central government to come up with a medical/health insurance scheme for advocates and their families, and to implement the Advocates Protection and Compensation Bill. In a letter addressed to Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal, BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra highlighted issues that affect the welfare and security of the legal fraternity.
