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Advocates Under Threat: Why the Advocate Protection Act Can’t Wait Any Longer

By LAWSTREET NEWS NETWORK      27 February, 2026 07:19 PM      0 Comments

At Law Street Journal, we spoke with Advocate Nitesh Mehra about the growing demand for the Advocate Protection Act and why legal professionals across the country are calling it a necessity rather than a privilege. Highlighting the real challenges faced by lawyers during court proceedings, investigations, and public interactions, he emphasized the urgent need for institutional safeguards to ensure that advocates can perform their responsibilities without fear or undue pressure. 

The discussion also focused on how legal protection for advocates strengthens the justice delivery system itself. From ground realities to policy expectations, this conversation sheds light on an issue that directly impacts the legal fraternity. 

Watch the full interview to understand why the Advocate Protection Act has become one of the most crucial debates within the legal community today.



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