How does the proposed amendment to the Advocates Act impact the legal fraternity in India
Examine the reasons behind the resistance faced by the Law Ministry and its implications for the legal sector.
- The proposed amendment to the Advocates Act seeks to allow non-lawyers to practice law, which could lead to increased competition within the legal fraternity in India.
- Resistance faced by the Law Ministry is based on concerns about the potential dilution of standards and ethics in the legal profession.
- The amendment could have implications for the quality of legal services provided, as non-lawyers may not have the same level of expertise or understanding of legal principles.
- There are fears that allowing non-lawyers to practice law could also impact the traditional structure of the legal sector, leading to a loss of jobs for practicing lawyers.
- The resistance to the amendment highlights the need to strike a balance between opening up the legal profession and maintaining high professional standards.
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