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The Karnataka Prohibition of Violence Against Advocates Act, 2023

The Karnataka Prohibition of Violence Against Advocates Act, 2023

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The Karnataka Prohibition of Violence Against Advocates Act, 2023, is a specific legislative measure designed to protect legal practitioners from physical harm and intimidation while they perform their professional duties. It applies to any person—including individuals, firms, or companies—who obstructs an advocate's work through violence. The Act is significant for the ordinary citizen because it safeguards the independence of the legal system, ensuring that lawyers can represent clients without fear of retaliation. By criminalizing such violence and mandating police transparency during arrests, the Act reinforces the rule of law and maintains the integrity of judicial proceedings.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Prohibition of violence
  4. 4. Punishment for offences relating to Advocates
  5. 5. Cognizance of offence
  6. 6. Intimation of arrest
  7. 7. Offences to be tried by Judicial Magistrate of First Class
  8. 8. Act not in derogation of any other law
  9. 9. Power to make rules

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