K. Chidambaram took charge as the Member of the Bar Council of India (BCI) representing Andhra Pradesh in the presence of BCI Chairman and Rajya Sabha member Manan Kumar Mishra, A.P. Bar Council Chairman Yalamanjula Balaji and others in New Delhi on Saturday.
On the occasion, Mr. Balaji and Mr. Chidambaram urged the BCI Chairman to extend advocates’ welfare and insurance benefits to all States on the lines of the schemes available to advocates in Delhi.
They stressed the need for a comprehensive framework to ensure social security for advocates across the country and called for coordinated action by the BCI and State governments.
Mr. Mishra assured them that the matter would be considered and underscored the importance of strengthening advocates’ welfare schemes and ensuring their social security.
Published - October 24, 2026 07:13 pm IST