Maharashtra Govt Tables Advocates Protection Bill Proposing Upto 7-Year Jail Term For Causing Serious Injuries To Lawyers
Narsi Benwal
15 July 2026 11:00 AM IST
In case of damage to chambers, offices or vehicle of a lawyer, double the market value would be recovered from the assailant.
Following a series of incidents of attacks on lawyers and after an intervention by the Bombay High Court, the Maharashtra Government on Monday (July 13) tabled the State's Advocates Protection Bill (APB) in its Legislative Assembly, introducing stricter action against assault on advocates.The Bill which was tabled during the recently concluded Monsoon Session, makes all offences pertaining...
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