Unlike earlier when advocates were in large numbers as members of the State legislature, now those dealing with real estate have entered the Houses as members, the former Minister and MLC A.H. Vishwanath said on Friday.
Speaking during the discussion over The Karnataka Prohibition of Violence Against Advocates Bill, 2023, in the Legislative Council, Mr. Vishwanath said he was elected to the Assembly first in 1978. At that time many legislators in the State were advocates. But now the number of advocates getting elected as legislators has come down and real estate professionals have entered the Houses.
Welcoming the Bill, passed by the Assembly, the member said the Bill was needed to protect the lawyers from attacks. A situation has arisen where many advocates are hesitating to take up criminal cases fearing attacks based on earlier incidents. Advocates needed an atmosphere without fear to discharge their duties.
