Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Legal Profession in India

Question:
Supreme Court of Judicature was established in Calcutta by Royal Charter. Similar courts were established in Madras (1801) and Bombay (1823). Without a judge’s or high-ranking official’s recommendation, Attorneys could not be admitted to practice. Therefore, it seemed as though British Barristers, Advocates, and Attorneys were the only ones allowed to practice before the Calcutta Supreme Court. The legal profession had increasingly been dominated by English barristers. The Charter of 1774, brought the British legal system and profession to India. Indians did not have right to appear before the Supreme Court.
Which one of the following countries has the largest population of lawyers in the world?
Options:
India
United Kingdome
United States of America
Australia
Correct Answer:
United States of America
Explanation:
India has the second largest population of lawyers in the world, second only to the United States. The number of persons admitted to practice law in India has increased from about 70,000 at time of Independence in 1947 to some 1.25 million in 2014.