Putting law before ethics risks fosters compliance rather than true professional integrity

Excessive regulation reduces professionals to mere functionaries, following rules without engaging in the ethical reasoning central to their roles.

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The recent push to create legislative frameworks for various professions, such as the Insurance Professionals Bill 2024 and the Bankers Professionals Bill, reflects a growing trend in the country to regulate professional conduct through legal means.

While these frameworks aim to enhance professional standards, protect consumers, and maintain public trust, they raise significant concerns about their broader impact.

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