Gujarat CM hands over annual aid cheque to Lawyers’ Welfare Fund

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel today handed over a cheque of ₹5 crore to the Bar Council of Gujarat. This annual financial assistance is aimed at ensuring timely support for lawyers and their families during serious illnesses or in the unfortunate event of death.

The cheque, allocated as per the budget provisions for 2025–26, was presented to Bar Council President J. J. Patel in the presence of Law Minister Rushikesh Patel.

Notably, the Gujarat government provides an annual allocation of ₹5 crore to the Bar Council of Gujarat. This amount is disbursed from the Welfare Fund to offer death assistance and medical aid to lawyers, ensuring their well-being and supporting their families in challenging times.

Currently, the Bar Council’s Welfare Fund has 52,593 registered lawyer members. Approximately 3,000 lawyers have so far received medical assistance from this fund. Recently, 27 lawyers were provided aid totaling ₹37 lakh.

Lawyers, who play an integral role in the state’s judicial system, benefit from this Welfare Fund in cases of critical illness and receive death assistance for their families. DeshGujarat