Telangana Advocates Protection Act 2026 Comes Into Force

The Telangana Advocates Protection Act came into force on Tuesday (June 2) two months after it was cleared by the legislative assembly.

The notification issued by the government states:

"In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Telangana Advocates Protection Act, 2026 (Telangana Act No.16 of 2026), Government hereby appoint the 2nd day of June, 2026, as the date on which the provisions of the said Act, shall come into force".

For context, on March 30 the Telangana Assembly had cleared the Telangana Advocates Protection Bill 2026 which is aimed at ensuring protection for lawyers in the State.

Speaking about the development in March, lawyer and Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, Industry & Commerce and Legislative Affairs in the Telangana Government Sridhar Babu Duddilla took to X (formerly Twitter) and had said in a post:

"A Big Step for Advocate Safety –The Law is Now in Force

Our government has implemented the Advocate Protection Law, following the resolution of the Bar Council of Telangana and inputs from high court bar associations, legal forums, and the legal community.

With the initiative of the Honorable Chief Minister Shri @revanth_anumula garu, this law ensures professional safety and security for advocates while strengthening their confidence.

This step reinforces the importance of the legal profession and empowers advocates to serve justice without fear.

We thank all members who participated in the discussions and unanimously supported the bill".

As per news reports the bill allows for imprisonment and fines for offenses against advocates and prohibits assault, intimidation, harassment, or any act of violence against lawyers and their family members.