Rajasthan becomes first state to pass bill for safety of lawyers, all about the Advocates Protection Act
Rajasthan has made history by becoming the first state in the country to pass a law to ensure the safety of lawyers. On March 22, 2023, the Rajasthan assembly decided to pass the Advocates Protection Bill. The bill will now be implemented into an act, which will be known as the Advocate Protection Act 2023.
The Advocates Protection Bill was passed in the Rajasthan Assembly through a voice vote. The bill to ensure protection and safety of lawyers was tabled last week and now has been passed.
The aim behind the introduction and implementation of the Advocates Protection Act is to prevent lawyers from assault, grievous hurt, criminal force and intimidation. Any damage or loss to their property would also be covered by the bill.Bar Council of India, BCI had urged the Rajasthan Government to pass a law which guarantees the safety of lawyers and advocates.
After the brutal murder of an Advocate in Jodhpur, fellow lawyers carried out a strike in Jaipur. BCI then reached out to the State government and urged them to pass the bill while also asking the lawyers to call off their strike.
