The Ministry of Law and Justice’s Department of Legal Affairs has forwarded a request from Advocate Mayur Jugtawat to the Secretary of the Bar Council of India, urging the digitization of Certificates of Practice and Bar Licenses (ID Cards) via Digilocker. The ministry has asked the Bar Council of India to implement this initiative to support e-governance and e-courts integration. Advocate Jugtawat’s proposal aims to make these essential documents digitally accessible for all advocates, ensuring ease and convenience. By storing Bar ID cards and Certificates of Practice on Digilocker, advocates can efficiently manage, share, and verify their documents electronically.
The Government of India’s request to the Bar Council of India to issue Bar licenses and practice certificates via Digi Locker represents a forward-thinking approach to legal administration. This initiative not only promises to enhance the convenience and security for legal professionals but also aligns with the country’s broader digital transformation goals. By embracing such digital solutions, the legal sector can improve its efficiency, transparency, and accessibility, ultimately benefiting the entire legal ecosystem in India. The successful implementation of this initiative will be a notable step towards achieving a fully digitized and modernized legal system.
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F. No. IC-15/50/2024- Imp. Cell
Government of India
Ministry of Law and Justice
Department of Legal Affairs
(Implementation Cell)
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Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated: 25.04.2023
To,
The Secretary,
Bar Council of India
21, Rouse Avenue, Institutional Area,
New Delhi-110002.
Sub: Request to issue/upload certificate of Practice and Bar License (ID Card) on Digi locker.
Sir,
I am directed to inform herewith with regard to representation dated 20.03.2022 on the subject mentioned above (copy enclosed).
2. In this regard, it is stated that the subject matter is pertain to the Bar Council of India under section 7 of the Advocate Act, 1961.
3. Therefore, the same is being forwarded to the Secretary, Bar Council of India for taking appropriate action to align this aspect with e-governance/e-courts at the earliest at your end. Action taken in this regards may please be shared directly with Shri Mayur Jugtawat under intimation tot his office.
4. This issues with the approval of competent authority.
Encl.: As above.
(Prerna)
Assistant Legal Adviser
Ph. No. 23387861 (0)
Email: impcell- dla@nic.in
Copy to: Shri Mayur Jugtawat, A-502, Everest Empire, Nr. Astha Bunglows,
Divine Road, Science City, Ahmedabad-380060
Mob. No.- 8989619165
Email- mayurjugtawat@gmail.com
