A petition before the Rajasthan High Court challenges the 2020 amendments to the Rajasthan Advocates Welfare Fund Act, 1987. Advocate Satish Kumar Khandal says vakalatnama stamp fees rose fourfold without benefits, questioning Sections 2, 4, 5 and 7 thereof.
Former CJI D Y Chandrachud said India’s legal education system has major gaps despite producing top lawyers. He urged reforms, tech skills, and mental health support for the profession.
