BCI Calls for Calm Amidst Government's Positive Shift on Advocates Bill

The Bar Council of India urged legal professionals to refrain from strikes as the government agreed to revise the Advocates (Amendment) Bill 2025. The Ministry of Law and Justice will consult further on the revised draft, showing commitment to a transparent process that respects advocates' concerns.

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has appealed to members of the legal community to hold off on strikes after the government signaled its readiness to revise the Advocates (Amendment) Bill 2025.

Senior advocate and BCI chairman Manan Kumar Mishra shared that the Ministry of Law and Justice has agreed to address the many concerns voiced by legal professionals and reprocess the draft for additional consultation. This indicates the government's commitment to an inclusive legislative process.

The BCI underscored the government's openness to dialogue, assuring advocates that their autonomy and independence will not be compromised. Dialogue with Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal continues to address outstanding issues before finalizing the bill.