The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday informed the Assembly that it is not considering any proposal to provide monthly financial assistance to young advocates who have completed more than three years of legal practice.The clarification was given by the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs in response to Assembly Question No. 922 raised by MLA Shamima Firdous. Replying to the query on whether the government planned to extend financial support to young advocates and the timeframe for such a move, the Minister in charge stated that no such proposal is currently under consideration.

The government further explained that although certain forms of assistance are extended to advocates, introducing regular financial aid for a specific professional group could lead to similar demands from other professional and technocrat categories. Many of these groups, the reply noted, are licensed professionals but do not receive comparable financial support.

Such a move, the government said, would have significant financial implications.Kashmir handicraft store

The reply also comes amid comparisons with other states that have introduced monthly stipends for junior advocates during the first five years of practice, acknowledging the financial challenges faced by young lawyers at the entry level. These initiatives are aimed at reducing early dropouts from the profession and enabling young advocates to build their skills without immediate financial pressure.

In contrast, no structured stipend or regular financial assistance scheme exists for advocates in Jammu and Kashmir, leaving young and first-generation lawyers financially vulnerable during the crucial early years of their legal careers.