Advocates not liable under Consumer Protection Act for deficiency of services: SC

May 14, 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that the complaint alleging "deficiency in service" against advocates would not be maintainable under the Consumer Protection Act...

Plea in Delhi HC seeks enactment of Advocates Protection Act in wake of recent killing of advocate

Apr 07, 2023

A Plea has been moved in Delhi High Court by two advocates praying to ensure a safe atmosphere in Delhi to practise their profession...

SCBA condemns killing of Delhi lawyer, calls for early passing of Advocates Protection Act

Apr 05, 2023

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) Executive Committee on Wednesday issued a statement condemning the recent killing of a Delhi lawyer and said that...

Arjun Meghwal to move Advocate Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha today

Sep 21, 2023

The Advocates Amendment Bill, 2023, to amend the Advocates Act, 1961, was earlier passed in the Rajya Sabha.

Delhi HC seeks response from Delhi Bar Council on plea seeking enactment of Advocates Protection Act

Apr 12, 2023

Justice Prathiba M Singh directed BCD and Coordination Committee to file a status report on their deliberations regarding the drafting of the Advocates Protection...

Plea in SC seeking to amend lawyers' dress code in summer

May 27, 2024

A petition has been moved in the Supreme Court seeking directions BCI to amend rules and the Advocates Act to exempt advocates from wearing...