Draft Advocates Amendment Bill Released

The Ministry of Law and Justice released the Draft Advocates Amendment Bill 2026 for stakeholder and public consultation. The proposal is relevant to legal reforms and regulation of the legal profession.

The Draft Advocates Amendment Bill 2026 was released for stakeholder and public consultation on 20 July 2026. The Advocates Act governs the legal profession and the functioning of Bar Councils in India. Any amendment to this framework is important for legal education, professional conduct and regulation of advocates. Public consultation is also a key part of participatory law-making. The topic is relevant for polity, governance and legal awareness sections in competitive exams.