Section 4 of AA : Section 4: Bar Council Of India

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where the legal community needs to elect a representative to the Bar Council of India (BCI). According to Section 4 of The Advocates Act, 1961, each State Bar Council will elect one of its members to the BCI. Mr. Arjun Singh, a seasoned advocate and a member of the Rajasthan State Bar Council, is interested in representing his state on the national level.

Mr. Singh checks if he meets the qualifications specified under Section 3(2) of the Act to ensure his eligibility. After confirming his eligibility, he campaigns among his peers and is successfully elected by the Rajasthan State Bar Council to be their representative on the BCI.

As per the Act, Mr. Singh's term on the BCI will last for the same duration as his term on the State Bar Council, unless he holds an ex officio position, in which case it would be two years or until he ceases to be a member of the State Bar Council, whichever is earlier. Furthermore, if the BCI Chairman or Vice-Chairman position becomes vacant, Mr. Singh could be a candidate for these positions, which are elected from within the BCI members.

In this role, Mr. Singh will have the opportunity to influence national legal policies and contribute to the development of the legal profession in India, until his successor is elected.