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The Telangana Advocates Protection Act, 2026

The Telangana Advocates Protection Act, 2026

Civil202619 sections4 chapters

The Telangana Advocates Protection Act, 2026, establishes a legal framework to safeguard advocates and their family members from violence, harassment, and malicious prosecution while they perform their professional duties. It defines acts of violence, including physical assault, coercion, and cyber-crimes, and prescribes specific criminal penalties for offenders. The Act mandates police protection, creates Grievance Redressal Committees at state and local levels, and ensures that legal proceedings against offenders are handled expeditiously by the Chief Judicial Magistrate. It applies to all practicing advocates in Telangana, ensuring they can represent clients without fear of intimidation or retribution.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2Definitions

Chapter II OFFENCES AND PENALTIES →

  1. 3Prohibition of violence
  2. 4Punishment for act of violence
  3. 5Enhanced punishment
  4. 6Victims compensation
  5. 7Liability to pay damages
  6. 8Nature of offence and trial of Courts
  7. 9Provided that where the trial is not concluded within the said period, the Magistrate may extend the same duly recording valid and sufficient reasons in writing.

Chapter III SAFEGUARDS FOR PROTECTION OF ADVOCATES →

  1. 10Police protection
  2. 11Advocate deemed to be officer of the court
  3. 12Grievance Redressal Committee
  4. 13Protection of actions taken in good faith
  5. 14Protection from illegal arrests and malicious prosecution of Advocates
  6. 15Compensation for malicious/vexatious prosecution

Chapter IV GENERAL PROVISIONS →

  1. 16Act not in derogation of other Law
  2. 17Power to make rules
  3. 18Application of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 to proceedings under this Act
  4. 19Power to remove difficulties

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