The Advocates Act, 1961
The Advocates Act, 1961 governs the legal profession in India.
Advocates Legal Profession Bar Council Of India State Bar Councils Qualifications For Advocates Rules Of Conduct Disciplinary Procedures Admission To The Bar Rights And Duties Of Advocates Practice 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.
Table of Contents
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| 1 | Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Commencement | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: State Bar Councils | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Bar Council Of India | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Bar Council To Be Body Corporate | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Functions Of State Bar Councils | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: Functions Of Bar Council Of India | Open |
| 8 | Section 7A: Membership In International Bodies | Open |
| 9 | Section 8: Term Of Office Of Members Of State Bar Council | Open |
| 10 | Section 8A: Constitution Of Special Committee In The Absence Of Election | Open |
| 11 | Section 9: Disciplinary Committees | Open |
| 12 | Section 9A: Constitution Of Legal Aid Committees | Open |
| 13 | Section 10: Constitution Of Committees Other Than Disciplinary Committees | Open |
| 14 | Section 10A: Transaction Of Business By Bar Councils And Committees Thereof | Open |
| 15 | Section 10B: Disqualification Of Members Of Bar Council | Open |
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