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Why has the Law Ministry decided to put the draft Bill to amend Advocates Act on hold

Facing stiff resistance from legal fraternity, Law Ministry puts draft Bill to amend Advocates Act on hold.
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  • Stiff resistance from the legal fraternity has caused the Law Ministry to put the draft Bill to amend the Advocates Act on hold.
  • Many prominent legal bodies and advocates have expressed strong opposition to certain provisions of the proposed amendments.
  • Concerns have been raised about the potential impact of the amendments on the independence and autonomy of the legal profession.
  • The Law Ministry may be reconsidering the draft Bill in light of the widespread criticism and opposition it has faced.
The decision to pause the amendment process reflects the need to address the concerns and objections raised by the legal community before moving forward with any changes to the Advocates Act.
Answered 2 months ago
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