PIL In Allahabad HC Seeks Framing Of Mediclaim Policy For Advocates Registered With State Bar Council

The PIL filed in the Allahabad High Court seeks to establish a comprehensive mediclaim/healthcare policy specifically for advocates registered with the State Bar Council. The petitioner argues that legal professionals face health risks and financial burdens due to the lack of medical insurance coverage. The plea requests the court to direct the Union of India, UP State Bar Council, and Bar Council of India to frame a mechanism/policy for providing mediclaim Policy or Health Card to advocates. \r

It mentions existing schemes in other states like Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh but notes the absence of such a scheme in Uttar Pradesh. The High Court has also directed the state government to consider framing an insurance scheme for lawyers appearing for the State Government throughout UP.