Government Revises Controversial Advocates Amendment Bill

• The government announced revisions to the draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill after public consultations.
• The draft bill faced opposition from several bar bodies and the Congress party.
• Proposed changes include new definitions for 'legal practitioner' and 'law graduate'.
• The law ministry emphasized transparency and stakeholder engagement in the process.
• Revised draft will undergo further consultations based on received feedback.

Source: Ndtv, The Hindu