Section 2 of AA : Section 2: Definitions

Explanation using Example

Imagine a law student named Priya who has just graduated with her bachelor's degree in law from a recognized university in India. She is now a "law graduate" as per Section 2(h) of The Advocates Act, 1961. Priya wishes to practice law and understands that to do so, she must first become an "advocate".

To achieve this, Priya must enroll herself with the State Bar Council of her state, as defined in Section 2(m). Once she passes the All India Bar Examination, her name will be entered into the "roll" of advocates maintained by the State Bar Council, making her an advocate as per Section 2(a).

On the "appointed day" when the relevant provisions of the Act come into force, as mentioned in Section 2(b), Priya can officially start practicing law. As she is from Delhi, the "High Court" for her, as per Section 2(g)(ii), would be the High Court of Delhi.

Should Priya need to understand any rules or procedures that are "prescribed", she would refer to those set by the Bar Council of India under Section 2(j).

As Priya embarks on her legal career, she is now part of the legal fraternity defined under the Advocates Act, ready to uphold the law and represent clients in the court of law.