The Rajasthan Advocates Protection Act, 2023
The Rajasthan Advocates Protection Act, 2023
Civil202313 sections
The Act protects lawyers practicing in Rajasthan by criminalizing assault, grievous hurt, and intimidation against them during court duties. It gives police the power to provide protection when necessary. Penalties include imprisonment up to two years and fines, with tougher punishment for causing grievous hurt. Offenses are deemed cognizable and compoundable. The law also allows courts to order compensation from fines paid by offenders. Under special rules, police must delay registering criminal complaints against advocates for seven days to allow inquiry, and after registration, clients or opponents must inform the Bar Council of Rajasthan.
- 1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.-
- 2. 2. Definitions.-
- 3. 3. Prohibition of assault, grievous hurt, criminal force and criminal intimidation.-
- 4. Advocate entitled for police protection.-
- 5. Penalties.-
- 6. Offence to be cognizable.-
- 7. Offence to be compoundable.-
- 8. Compensation.-
- 9. Prosecution of an advocate.-
- 10. 10. Liability to pay damages.-
- 11. 11. Punishment for misuse of provisions contained in this Act.-
- 12. 12. Act not in derogation to any other law.-
- 13. Power to make Rules.-
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