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Advocate Protection Bill Passes in Lok Sabha
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 01:28 AM
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The Advocate Protection Bill was approved by the Lok Sabha, marking a legislative step toward safeguarding legal professionals, reports The Times of India.
The lower house of Parliament has given its assent to the Advocate Protection Bill, a measure aimed at enhancing the safety of lawyers across the country. The passage was reported by The Times of India, confirming that the bill cleared the Lok Sabha without any noted opposition.
The legislation seeks to provide a legal framework that addresses threats and attacks on advocates, ensuring that they can perform their duties without fear of intimidation. While specific provisions have not been detailed in the report, the bill’s title indicates a focus on protective mechanisms for the legal fraternity.
Having secured approval in the Lok Sabha, the bill now proceeds to the Rajya Sabha for further consideration before it can be presented to the President for assent. If enacted, it will represent a significant policy step toward reinforcing the rule of law and the security of those who uphold it.
The legislation seeks to provide a legal framework that addresses threats and attacks on advocates, ensuring that they can perform their duties without fear of intimidation. While specific provisions have not been detailed in the report, the bill’s title indicates a focus on protective mechanisms for the legal fraternity.
Having secured approval in the Lok Sabha, the bill now proceeds to the Rajya Sabha for further consideration before it can be presented to the President for assent. If enacted, it will represent a significant policy step toward reinforcing the rule of law and the security of those who uphold it.