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Government Revises Controversial Advocates Amendment Bill

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-23T13:13:25.627312+05:30

- The government announced revisions to the draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill after public consultations. - The draft bill faced opposition from several bar bodies and the Congress party. - Proposed changes include new definitions for 'legal practitioner' and 'law graduate'. - The law ministry emphasized transparency and stakeholder engagement in the process. - Revised draft will undergo further consultations based on received feedback. Source: [Ndtv](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/amid-protests-centre-to-revise-draft-bill-to-amend-advocates-act-7771859), [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/facing-stiff-resistance-from-legal-fraternity-law-ministry-puts-draft-bill-to-amend-advocates-act-on-hold/article69252172.ece)

The government announced revisions to the draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill after public consultations.
The draft bill faced opposition from several bar bodies and the Congress party.
Proposed changes include new definitions for 'legal practitioner' and 'law graduate'.
The law ministry emphasized transparency and stakeholder engagement in the process.
Revised draft will undergo further consultations based on received feedback.

Source: Ndtv, The Hindu