Describing the interaction as positive and forward-looking, Mishra said the discussions covered insurance and medi-claim facilities for advocates and their families, the status of the proposed Advocates Protection Act, and select amendments to the Advocates Act.
Justice Prathiba M Singh directed BCD and Coordination Committee to file a status report on their deliberations regarding the drafting of the Advocates Protection Bill.
A Plea has been moved in Delhi High Court by two advocates praying to ensure a safe atmosphere in Delhi to practise their profession and for considering the enactment of Advocates Protection Act in Delhi following the recent killing of Advocate Virender Kumar Narwal.
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) Executive Committee on Wednesday issued a statement condemning the recent killing of a Delhi lawyer and said that the investigation into the matter should be conducted in an expedited and fair manner.