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Why in-house counsel can’t claim client attorney privilege under Section 132 of BSA: Supreme Court explains
November 01, 2025 2:41 pm
Supreme Court on in-house lawyers, Advocates Act 1961: The apex court noted that in house counsel will not be entitled to the privilege under Section 132 of BSA since they are not advocates practicing in courts.
From getting police protection to receiving compensation: How the Advocates Protection Bill aims to safeguard lawyers
June 01, 2025 1:22 am
The draft also states that those who commit or abet "acts of violence" against advocates "shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine or with both".
Law Ministry withdraws Advocates Amendment Bill: The key objections from lawyers, Bar Council
February 28, 2025 11:47 pm
Following lawyers' strikes and a flurry of letters sent to the government, the ministry withdrew the Bill. It proposed several major changes.
After Bar Council's objection, lawyers’ protests, Centre withdraws contentious amendments to Advocates Act
February 23, 2025 7:52 am
The draft Bill, which was open for public consultation until February 28, seeking to amend the Advocates Act, 1961, faced severe criticism from the Bar Council of India and lawyers.
Changes in Advocates Act may be overdue, but independence of bar must be ensured
February 17, 2025 12:34 pm
As we navigate the complexities of proposed amendments to the Act, let us remember that the legal profession is not just a means of livelihood but a job with a sacred duty to uphold justice, equality, and the rule of law
Why Parliament passed the Advocates Amendment Bill, which aims to weed out 'touts'
December 12, 2023 11:37 pm
The Bill repeals a colonial-era Act and amends the Advocates Act, 1961. Here is what it says on touts, and why it was brought in.
Plea in HC seeking directions to Centre, Delhi govt to enact Advocates Protection Act in national capital
April 07, 2023 1:04 pm
The petition has been filed in the wake of the broad daylight murder of lawyer Virender Kumar Narwal on April 1 by two bike-borne men.
Lawyer challenges Bar rules
March 24, 2015 1:43 am
The rules include provisions for issuing a certificate of practice to all lawyers.
New graduates of Law Faculty not eligible to practise, says Bar Council
September 27, 2014 1:35 am
Chairman K K Manan said the enrolment of students already enrolled with various Bars may be suspended
Delhi BJP goes to bar council, seeks strict action against minister Bharti
January 17, 2014 3:26 am
BJP on Thursday filed a complaint before Bar Council of Delhi against Law Minister Somnath Bharti.
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