The Supreme Court of India has ordered the creation of a professional assistance fund in all states and Union Territories to help early-career lawyers who face financial instability.

印度最高法院已下令在所有州和聯邦領地設立專業援助基金，以幫助面臨財務不穩定情況的初入行律師。

This legal action started after six female lawyers filed a petition regarding the lack of professional infrastructure and welfare support. The court, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice V Mohana, noted that junior lawyers—especially those from poor backgrounds or without family connections in law—are particularly vulnerable. The judges emphasized that without inherited assets like established clients, libraries, or offices, many talented lawyers leave the profession, which the court described as a 'brain drain.'

此次法律行動始於六名女律師針對缺乏專業基礎設施與福利支持而提交的請願。由首席大法官 Surya Kant 與法官 V Mohana 領導的法院指出，初級律師——特別是出身貧困或在法律界缺乏家庭關係的人——尤其脆弱。法官強調，由於缺乏如既有客戶群、圖書館或辦公室等繼承資產，許多才華橫溢的律師選擇離開該行業，法院將此描述為「人才流失」。

To stop this trend, the court suggested the 'Young Lawyers’ Professional Assistance Fund.' This fund would be managed by High Courts or an independent government body. The court proposed several ways to raise money, including official donation schemes for senior lawyers, using a portion of court fees, and using costs paid during legal cases. Furthermore, the bench suggested offering tax exemptions and national recognition to encourage people to donate.

為了阻止這一趨勢，法院建議成立「青年律師專業援助基金」。該基金將由高等法院或獨立的政府機構管理。法院提出了幾種籌款方式，包括針對資深律師的官方捐款計劃、提取部分法院費用以及利用法律案件中支付的成本。此外，法官席建議提供免稅優惠和國家認可，以鼓勵人們捐款。

According to the proposed rules, eligible lawyers would receive a monthly payment for the first three years of their career, with support gradually decreasing over seven years. To receive this money, lawyers must work as associates under experienced members of the Bar. Additionally, the court suggested a repayment system where former beneficiaries contribute back to the fund once they become financially stable. Finally, the court asserted that providing basic facilities, such as Ladies’ Bar Rooms, is necessary to ensure dignity and equal opportunity for all.

根據擬定的規則，合資格律師在職業生涯的前三年將獲得每月津貼，支援將在七年內逐漸減少。為了領取這筆款項，律師必須在資深律師旗下擔任助理。此外，法院建議建立一套還款制度，讓之前的受益人在財務穩定後重新向基金做出貢獻。最後，法院堅稱提供基本設施（例如女律師休息室）對於確保所有人的尊嚴與平等機會至關重要。

The Supreme Court has sent notices to all states and Union Territories and asked the Attorney General to help create a detailed implementation plan by July 17.

最高法院已向所有州和聯邦領地發出通知，並要求總檢察長在 7 月 17 日前協助制定詳細的實施計劃。