The Bihar Advocates Action Forum organized Dharna before the Government of Bihar on September 8, 2026 in the premises of Advocate Association (Shatabdi) Bhawan, Patna High Court.
The advocates are demanding the following from the Government of Bihar:-
1. In the light of the State of Jharkhand at least Rs. 15,000/- per month pension be given to every advocate of Bihar who attains the age of 65 years.
2. Payment of stipend be started immediately to enhance Rs. 20,000/- from Rs.5000/- for the period of 5 years from the date of entry in legal profession.
3. Exhaustive Advocate Protection Act be enacted immediately.
4. The advocates be attached with Ayushman Bharat and medical aid Rs. 15 lacs be provided to advocates.
5. Provision for Budgetary allocation of Rs. 5,000/- Crore in every Financial year be made for the welfare of the advocates.
6. Payable amount as Death Claim and Retirement Claim by Bihar State Advocate Welfare Trust Committee be enhanced Rs.25 Lakhs and ensure the payment equally for both claims within the period of one month from the date of presentation of the Claim and a provision be made to include those advocates who were debarred after attaining the age of 50 years, on payment of fixed amount so that every advocate may avail the facility of the Trust Committee.
7. Ensure the sitting arrangement for all advocates in the Court premises by constructing of Vakalatkhana and renovation of constructed Vakalatkhana, well equipped library with modern technological facilities, Lady advocate common room, Auditorium etc.
8. The incomplete construction work and the work of Electric supply, lift etc of the Advocate's Association (Shatabdi) Bhawan, Patna High Court be completed immediately so that it may be made functional for sitting of the advocates.
9. Formation of Advanced Health Centre (Hospital) in the every Court premises with MBBS Doctor.

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