Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Legal Profession in India

Question:

Identify the Act which established an All India Bar Council in India first time -

Options:

The Legal Practitioners Act 1846

The Legal Practitioners Act 1879

Royal Charter 1774

Advocates Act 1961

Correct Answer:

Advocates Act 1961

Explanation:

After the enactment of the Advocates Act ,1961 all the old categories of practitioners (vakils, barristers, pleaders of several grades, and mukhtars) were abolished and consolidated into a single category called "advocates" who enjoy the right to practice in courts throughout India. The Advocates Act also established an All India Bar Council for the first time, with the Attorney-General and Solicitor General of India as ex- officio members of the Bar Council.