Section 3 of AA : Section 3: State Bar Councils
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Explanation using Example
Imagine a lawyer named Rohan practicing in Karnataka. He wants to vote in the upcoming elections for the Bar Council of Karnataka. Section 3 of The Advocates Act, 1961, outlines the establishment of State Bar Councils, their composition, and election procedures. Rohan, being a qualified advocate, checks if he meets the conditions prescribed by the Bar Council of India to cast his vote. He also learns that the Bar Council of Karnataka will include the Advocate-General of Karnataka ex officio, and other members will be elected through proportional representation.
Furthermore, Rohan is interested in running for a position on the council. He reviews the qualifications needed to be a member, as specified in the Act, to ensure he is eligible. If elected, he would participate in selecting the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Bar Council of Karnataka, as per the procedures laid down in the Act.
This Act is crucial for maintaining the organization and governance of the legal profession in Karnataka, and Rohan, as an advocate, is directly involved in the process governed by this legislation.