The Bar Council of India (BCI) has released the Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposing a comprehensive overhaul of the Advocates Act, 1961. Describing it as a “profession-first” reform, the BCI has invited comments and suggestions from Bar Councils, Bar Associations, advocates, judicial officers, academicians and other stakeholders by July 31, 2026, before the draft … Continue reading BCI Draft Bill Proposes Recognition of Law Firms, Advocate Welfare Fund and Legal Education Reforms