Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Advocates Urge Andhra Pradesh Minister Lokesh for Protection Act Implementation
Lawyers in Andhra Pradesh are asking the government for help.
They completed a long walk and then met with a minister named Lokesh.
They want a special law, called the Advocates Protection Act, to be put into action to keep them safe.
The minister promised that the government is working on making this law happen soon.
The lawyers were thankful for his promise.
Separately, the lawyers also took a moment to remember people hurt in a bomb blast in another city.
Advocates submitted a memorandum to IT minister Nara Lokesh demanding the implementation of the Andhra Pradesh Advocates Protection Act.
The memorandum followed a padayatra from Dhone to Vijayawada.
Minister Nara Lokesh assured the delegation that the government is framing procedures for the Act's earliest implementation.
The legal fraternity highlighted the need for immediate enforcement of the Act for advocates' protection.
Advocates also observed a two-minute silence and wore black badges to express solidarity with victims of a Delhi bomb blast.
- Who
- Representatives of the legal fraternity, including the AP State Bar Federation and local Bar Associations, met IT minister Nara Lokesh.
- What
- The advocates submitted a memorandum requesting the implementation of the Andhra Pradesh Advocates Protection Act and discussed the necessity for immediate enforcement.
- When
- The meeting took place on Wednesday, following the advocates' padayatra.
- Where
- The meeting was held at IT minister Nara Lokesh's residence in Undavalli.
- Why
- The advocates seek protection and highlighted the need for the Act's enforcement to ensure their safety and rights.
- Location
- Vijayawada, Undavalli, Andhra Pradesh
- Date of Meeting
- Wednesday
- Key Figures
- Nara Lokesh (IT Minister), AP State Bar Federation officials, Bar Association members
- Advocates' Demand
- Implementation of the Andhra Pradesh Advocates Protection Act