The objective of the bill is to provide adequate safety and security to advocates and safeguard them from incidents of assaults, killings, intimidation and threats.
The representatives, the government stated, highlighted various incidents of assault that have taken place in the recent past and emphasised the need for this legislation to ensure the safety of lawyers in Delhi.
The tension between police personnel and lawyers has been building up since November 2 when a clash over a parking dispute led to at least 20 security personnel and several advocates injured.