Goa Assembly clears bill stipulating 7-year jail for assault on lawyers
The legislation makes every offence committed under its provisions cognisable and also provides for compensation to advocates from fines recovered by courts
The Goa Assembly has passed the Goa Advocates Protection Bill, 2026, which mandates up to seven years of imprisonment and a fine of ₹1 lakh for assaulting lawyers on duty. The bill also provides police protection to advocates facing threats and imposes stricter penalties for false or malicious complaints. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who holds the Law and Judiciary portfolio, moved the bill to prevent offenses against advocates and damage to their property.
The legislation makes every offense under its provisions cognizable and provides for compensation to advocates from fines recovered by courts.
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