Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Legal Profession in India

Question:
The Advocates Act, 1961 governs the legal profession in India, which encompasses both legal practice and professional legal education. The modern legal profession in India has colonial roots, emerging with the arrival of Mayor's Courts in Madras and Calcutta in 1726. The Legal Practitioner's Act, passed in 1846, finally opened the doors of profession to everyone who was properly qualified, certified, and of good character, regardless of nationality or religion. At this time, women were still not allowed to practice until the Legal Practitioners (Women) Act was passed.
The Legal Practitioner's (Women) Act, was passed in which of the following year?
Options:
1846
1921
1923
1961
Correct Answer:
1923
Explanation:
Legal Practitioners (Women) Act, of 1923