Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025: Legal Fraternity’s Resistance & Law Ministry’s Response
Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025: Legal Community Strikes Back era - Dr.Sanjaykumar Pawar Table of Contents Introduction Historical Background of the Advocates Act Proposed Amendments in the Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025 Resistance from the Legal Fraternity Critical Analysis of the Controversy Pros and Cons of the Proposed Bill Recent Developments Way Forward Conclusion FAQs Introduction The Union Law Ministry's attempt to amend the Advocates Act, 1961, through the Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025, has sparked intense debate. While the government aimed to introduce reforms, the legal community pushed back, citing threats to the independence of the Bar Council of India (BCI) and increased government control over the profession. Facing mounting opposition and protests, the Ministry decided to put the draft Bill on hold for further consultations. Lawyers argue that the amendments undermine their autonomy, while the government insists on the need for regulation. The f...