The Supreme Court has requested the Attorney General, R. Venkataramani, to consider an advocate’s plea to raise the 25-member statutory limit on State Bar Councils under Section 3(2)(b) of the Advocates Act, 1961, passing an order similar to its September 2 order, and said that if the Attorney General takes a contrary view, the Court will consider it.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant revealed that a robust mechanism is being developed to increase women’s representation in the legal profession. Emphasising his commitment, he said, “I am not a person who only make statements,” while highlighting steps including 30% reservation for women in Bar bodies.
The Allahabad High Court quashed criminal proceedings against advocates, holding that lawyers cannot face prosecution for acts performed during professional duties, observing that treating legal representation as criminal conspiracy would undermine the legal profession and citizens’ valuable right to effective legal assistance and defence.
The Telangana Legislative Assembly approved the Telangana Advocates Protection Bill, 2026, ensuring police protection, safeguards against false cases, and a dedicated grievance redressal system for lawyers. Minister Sridhar Babu Duddilla said the law, shaped by Bar Council inputs, strengthens advocates’ safety, confidence, and professional independence.
