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Content creation vs legal etiquette: Kerala bar body cracks down on reels by lawyers

June 08, 2026 8:23 pm

The Kerala High Court Advocates’ Association declared social media filming in court premises as impermissible.

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‘End of Bar’: Why Allahabad High Court stepped in to save GST lawyer facing jail for defending his client

May 27, 2026 10:54 am

While quashing the FIR, The Allahabad High Court said that an advocate has to work fearlessly and discharge his professional duties, just as an officer of the State is entitled to discharge his duties.

Supreme Court on in-house lawyers, Advocates Act 1961 supreme court: 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.

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".

Among other issues, the characterisation of protests from lawyers as "misconduct" drew criticism.

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.

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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