In a major development, the Jharkhand government has cleared a bill aimed at providing financial assistance to lawyers and has thus taken another progressive step towards ensuring the wellbeing of the legal fraternity. The bill, cleared by the state cabinet under the leadership of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, introduces stipends, pensions, and insurance benefits for lawyers across the state. This is in realization of the fact that most lawyers, especially the young ones and the newly enrolled to the profession, lead financially strained lives. The scheme is meant to introduce a cushion to all these practitioners, mainly against economic downturn, as well as when health crises and old age may make them incapable of active practice. Key Provisions of the Bill Stipend for Young Lawyers: One important provision of this Act provides a monthly stipend to young and newly enrolled lawyers. This is to assist the developing professional in the first couple of years of practice, which is, as we all know, pretty unstable due to unstable income. It will not only provide financial stability but also an incentive for the new graduates to continue in the profession without suffering undue financial burdens. Pension Scheme: The bill institutes a pension scheme for the senior lot of lawyers. Lawyers who have been through long years of practice and have contributed so much to the legal profession will be entitled to a monthly pension benefit after they retire. This pension system aims at maintaining the dignified lifestyle of the veteran lawyers even after their retirement from practice. Insurance Cover: It also provides an insurance scheme covering health and life for the advocates. In the wake of COVID-19, when health insurance for professionals in all fields became an immediate need of the hour, this provision becomes more important. The medical expenses against hospitalization due to the infection shall be covered under the insurance scheme along with life insurance policies that would benefit the families in case of the untimely demise of lawyers. Impact on the Legal Fraternity This bill will undoubtedly, upon passage, have a resounding effect on the legal fraternity in Jharkhand. Above all, the lawyers from rural parts and economically weaker sections stand to benefit significantly from these provisions. This finally acts as the icing on the cake regarding reformation exercises required to acknowledge the important role of the legal profession in upholding justice and maintaining the rule of law. This move by the Hemant Soren government is part of a much larger initiative aimed at assisting professionals and seeing to it that persons serving the greater good get the wherewithal to continue their services with dignity. It is hoped that it will give further impetus to the legal system for lawyers to enjoy financial security so that they can focus on their profession and service to society.