Forum proposes draft Bill seeking protection for advocates, their kin, staff in Keralam

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A forum has proposed the Keralam Advocates Protection Bill, 2021, to protect lawyers, their families and staff from assault, intimidation and threats. The draft proposes penalties of up to five years’ imprisonment and a fine of ₹1 lakh.

Keralam Advocates Protection Bill, 2021, seeks to protect them from assault, criminal force, intimidation and threats; it proposes a punishment of imprisonment up to five years and a fine of ₹1 lakh