Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026 Released for Stakeholder Consultation
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Polity
Why in news
The draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026 has been released by the Bar Council of India for stakeholder and public consultation. This move aims to reform the legal profession in line with changing needs and the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision.
Background
The Advocates Act, 1961 governs the legal profession in India. The proposed amendment seeks to update the regulatory framework for advocates and legal education.
Key facts
Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026 prepared in consultation with the Bar Council of India (BCI).
Draft uploaded on BCI's official website on 18 July 2026 for comments and suggestions.
Stakeholders and public can submit comments/suggestions by 31 July 2026, 3:00 PM.
Suggestions to be sent to draftadvact2026bill@gmail.com and lmpcell-dla@nic.in.
The consultation process aims for a transparent, participatory, and consultative legislative process.
The amendment aligns with the evolving needs of the legal profession and Viksit Bharat @2047 goals.
Prelims pointers
- Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026
- Bar Council of India (BCI)
- Advocates Act, 1961
- Viksit Bharat @2047
- Department of Legal Affairs
- Ministry of Law and Justice
Mains angles
- Discuss the need for reforms in the legal profession in India.
- Evaluate the role of the Bar Council of India in regulating legal education and practice.
- Analyze the significance of stakeholder consultation in the legislative process.