India, April 18 -- The Bar Council of India (BCI) have condemned the attack on its co-chairperson, senior advocate YR Sadasiva Reddy, by unidentified men inside his Bengaluru chamber earlier this week.

"Advocates, regardless of rank or position, must be given police protection at their homes and offices if they face any credible threat," a statement issued by the BCI on Thursday read.

Calling for the immediate arrest and custodial interrogation of Reddy's assailants, the BCI has demanded for a "centralised emergency system" in collaboration with the ministry of Law and Justice, enabling advocates to report threats and access immediate institutional support.

It has also suggested forming a joint task force with officials from the Home a...