After strikes by lawyers and objections of the Bar Council of India, the Union Law and Justice Ministry on Saturday withdrew the draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025 published on February 13, and said it “will be processed afresh for consultation with stakeholders”.
In a statement, the Ministry said that the draft Bill had been published on the Department of Legal Affairs website on February 13 “demonstrating the government’s commitment to transparency and broader engagement with stakeholders and the public.”
“However, considering the number of suggestions and concerns received, it has been decided to conclude the consultation process now. Based on the feedback…