Legal Sector Praises Government's Revised Approach to Advocates Bill

The Union Law Ministry is revisiting the Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025, ensuring greater transparency. Following stakeholder feedback, the draft will be reconsidered. The Bar Council of India commends the proactive steps and urges legal professionals to resume court duties as revised discussions progress.

The Union Law and Justice Ministry has decided to re-evaluate the Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025, demonstrating its commitment to transparency and stakeholder engagement. This move follows public consultations and feedback.

The Bar Council of India (BCI) expressed gratitude towards the government's decision to reconsider the Bill based on the legal community's inputs. They highlighted this collaborative effort in a public statement, noting communication from the Ministry of Law & Justice.

BCI calls for the legal community's patience, urging them to hold back from protests and strikes. Bar Associations are encouraged to resume court activities, reinforcing the council's dedication to upholding advocates' rights and interests nationwide.