Lawgist24ADisqualification for enrolment
1[24A. Disqualification for enrolment.-- (1) No person shall be admitted as an advocate on a State roll-
(a) if he is convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude;
(b) if he is convicted of an offence under the provisions of the Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955 (22 of 1955);
2[(c) if he is dismissed or removed from employment or office under the State on any charge involving moral turpitude.
Explanation.-- In this clause, the expression "State" shall have the meaning assigned to it under article 12 of the Constitution:]
Provided that the disqualification for enrolment as aforesaid shall cease to have effect after a period of two years has elapsed since his 3[released or dismissal or, as the case may be, removal.]
(2) Nothing contained in sub-section (1) shall apply to a person who having been found guilty is dealt with under the provisions of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 (20 of 1958).]
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1. Ins. by Act 60 of 1973, s. 19 (w.e.f. 31-1-1974).
2. Ins. by Act 70 of 1993, s. 7 (w.e.f. 26-12-1993).
3. Subs. by s. 7, ibid., for "release" (w.e.f. 26-12-1993).
- 16 Senior and other advocates
- 17 State Bar Councils to maintain roll of advocates
- 18 Transfer of name from one State roll to another
- 19 State Bar Councils to send copies of rolls of advocates to the Bar Council of India
- 20 Special provision for enrolment of certain Supreme Court advocates
- 21 Disputes regarding seniority
- 22 Certificate of enrolment
- 23 Right of pre-audience
- 24 Persons who may be admitted as advocates on a State roll
- 24A Disqualification for enrolment
- 25 Authority to whom applications for enrolment may be made
- 26 Disposal of applications for admission as an advocate
- 26A Power to remove names from roll
- 27 Application once refused not to be entertained by another Bar Council except in certain circumstances
- 28 Power to make rules
