
Karnataka Bar Council seeks funds from government to compensate advocates
The Hindu
The Karnataka State Bar Council (KSBC) has urged the State government to sanction ₹25 crore, in addition to the ₹5 crore released last year, to pay compensation to a large number of advocates who have
The Karnataka State Bar Council (KSBC) has urged the State government to sanction ₹25 crore, in addition to the ₹5 crore released last year, to pay compensation to a large number of advocates who have either lost or suffered reduction of income because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter to the government, KSBC chairman Srinivasa Babu L. pointed out that a majority of the advocates were from rural backgrounds and need financial assistance as they and their family members have been severely affected by to second wave, which has added mental stress as well as financial losses. The KSBC pointed out that already more than 200 advocates have lost their life to COVID-19.More Related News