Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Implementation of Advocates' Protection Law, Stating That Legislation Is the State Government's Responsibility: Calcutta High Court

In a recent public interest litigation case titled Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Council and Another vs The Union of India and Others (WPA(P)/365/2024), the petitioners, represented by Mr. Sandip Ray and a team of legal professionals, requested the court's intervention for implementing protective measures for advocates under the Advocates’ Protection Act. The petition aimed at safeguarding advocates from violence, harassment, or intimidation, while also establishing mechanisms such as monitoring committees and CCTV…