Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026 opened for consultation
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The Bar Council of India hosted the draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026 on its website on 18 July 2026 for stakeholder comments. The Law Ministry said the draft was prepared with BCI. Comments are due by 31 July 2026, 3:00 PM, to designated email IDs.
- Hosted
- 18 Jul 2026 on BCI website
- Ministry note
- 20 Jul 2026, Law and Justice
- Deadline
- 31 Jul 2026, 3:00 PM
- Emails
- draftadvact2026bill@gmail.com; lmpcell-dla@nic.in
The draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026: what happened?
The Advocates Act frames the legal profession and bar councils. This draft opens a consultative path before any formal Bill introduction.
- Inputs will be examined after consultation.
Where is the draft?
- On the Bar Council of India website (barcouncilofindia.org).
Why does the draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026 matter?
- Polity: Consultative law-making for the legal profession.
What can Prelims ask on the draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026?
- Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026; BCI site from 18 Jul; comments to 31 Jul 2026, 3 PM.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-07-20): A draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026, prepared with the Bar Council of India, was placed for stakeholder consultation.
- It changes how the legal profession is regulated.
Quotable data pointA draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026, prepared with the Bar Council of India, was placed for stakeholder consultation.
PIB: Law: draft Advocates Amendment Bill, 20 Jul 2026
Exam angle
Prelims: BCI.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
The draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was hosted for comments by the
Answer (b) & explanation
Law Ministry, 20 Jul 2026.
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Who hosted the draft Bill?
The Bar Council of India.
What is the comment deadline?
31 July 2026, 3:00 PM.
With whom was the draft prepared?
In consultation with the Bar Council of India, the Law Ministry said.
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Official source: PIB: Law: draft Advocates Amendment Bill, 20 Jul 2026
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