Karnataka High Court orders state to propose protections after violence against advocates
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Why in news
The Karnataka High Court initiated a suo motu PIL to direct the State government to propose protections for advocates following incidents of violence and murders against them.
Background
The High Court acted on representations from the Advocates’ Association, Bengaluru, and the Karnataka State Bar Council. The court ordered the state to provide case-wise details of every advocate murdered in the state and propose measures to strengthen statutory protections.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyKarnataka State Bar Council: Body representing the interests of advocates in the state
- PlaceBengaluru: Location of the Advocates’ Association and High Court proceedings
- FactSuo motu PIL: A petition initiated by the court on its own motion without a formal petitioner
Prelims practice question
With reference to the Karnataka High Court's recent intervention regarding advocates, consider the following statements:
- The High Court ordered the state to provide case-wise details of every advocate murdered in the state.
- The High Court initiated a suo motu PIL to direct the state to propose protections for advocates.
- The Karnataka State Bar Council is the body representing the interests of advocates in the state.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)3 only
- (c)2 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3 — Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the necessity of robust statutory protections for legal professionals to ensure the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional safety: Ensuring physical security of advocates to prevent intimidation of legal proceedings
- Legislative gap: Need for specific statutory frameworks to address targeted violence against legal practitioners
Keywords: Rule of Law · Judicial Independence · Statutory Protection · Suo Motu · Public Interest Litigation
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