Thu Dec 05 12:50:32 UTC 2024: ## Lawyers Protest for Increased Welfare Fund and Other Demands
Pathanamthitta, Kerala: The Indian Lawyers Congress observed Lawyers’ Rights Protection Day with a protest demanding improvements in lawyers’ welfare. The demonstration, held across 84 court centers in Kerala, highlighted 12 key demands, most notably a tripling of the Advocates Welfare Fund from ₹10 lakh to ₹30 lakh.
The Pathanamthitta district event was inaugurated by District President Abraham Mathai Panachmoottil, with Mathews Abraham presiding. Several lawyers addressed the gathering, voicing concerns about various issues affecting the legal profession. The protest was led by a team of lawyers including Sherin M Thomas, Ashna Sultana, and others.
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