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The Advocates Act, 1961

The Advocates Act, 1961 governs the legal profession in India.

"AdvocatesLegal ProfessionBar Council Of IndiaState Bar CouncilsQualifications For AdvocatesRules Of ConductDisciplinary ProceduresAdmission To The BarRights And Duties Of AdvocatesPractice Of Law"

Summary

The Advocates Act, 1961 is a legislation that governs the legal profession in India. The Act provides for the establishment of the Bar Council of India, as well as the State Bar Councils, which are responsible for the regulation of the legal profession in their respective jurisdictions. The Act sets out the qualifications required for a person to become an advocate, the rules of conduct that advocates must follow, and the disciplinary procedures for advocates who violate these rules. The Act also regulates the process for admission to the Bar, the rights and duties of advocates, and the conditions under which advocates can practice law.

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1Section 1: Short Title, Extent And CommencementOpen
2Section 2: DefinitionsOpen
3Section 3: State Bar CouncilsOpen
4Section 4: Bar Council Of IndiaOpen
5Section 6: Functions Of State Bar CouncilsOpen
6Section 7: Functions Of Bar Council Of IndiaOpen
7Section 7A: Membership In International BodiesOpen
8Section 8: Term Of Office Of Members Of State Bar CouncilOpen
9Section 8A: Constitution Of Special Committee In The Absence Of ElectionOpen
10Section 9: Disciplinary CommitteesOpen
11Section 9A: Constitution Of Legal Aid CommitteesOpen
12Section 10: Constitution Of Committees Other Than Disciplinary CommitteesOpen
13Section 10A: Transaction Of Business By Bar Councils And Committees ThereofOpen
14Section 12: Accounts And AuditOpen
15Section 15: Power To Make RulesOpen
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