The Advocate’s Act of 1961
Chanakya National Law University
The Advocate’s Act, 1961
A Research
Shivanshu Shekhar
Roll No: 615, 2nd Semester ( Section B)
CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CHAPTERIZATION 1. INTRODUCTION 2. THE ADVOCATE’S ACT, 1961- SALIENT FEATURES 3. CONCLUSION 4. BIBLIOGRAPHY
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Any project completed or done in isolation is unthinkable. This project, although prepared by me, is a culmination of efforts of a lot of people. Firstly, I would like to thank our History Professor Dr. Priya Darshini for her valuable suggestions towards the making of this project. Further to that, I would also like to express my gratitude towards our seniors who were a lot of help for the completion of this project. The contributions made by my family and classmates and friends are, definitely, worth mentioning. I would like to express my gratitude towards the library staff for their help also. And at last but not least I would like to thank the almighty God for his grace upon me and everybody.
……. SHIVANSHU SHEKHAR
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
At the dawn of independence, the parliament of independent India was the forge where a document that will guide the young nation was being crafted. It will fall on the keen legal mind of B. R. Ambedkar to formulate a constitution for the newly independent nation. The Indian Bar had a role in the Independence movement that can hardly be overstated – that the tallest leaders of the movement across the political spectrum were lawyers is ample proof. The new nation saw its first leader in Jawaharlal Nehru, and a paternal figure in M. K. Gandhi, both exemplary lawyers. Perhaps it is the consequent understanding of law and its relation to society that prompted the founding fathers to devote the energy required to form a Constitution of unprecedented magnitude in both scope and length. The Constitution of India is the guiding light in all matters executive, legislative and judicial in the country. It is extensive and aims to be
The Advocate’s Act, 1961
A Research
Shivanshu Shekhar
Roll No: 615, 2nd Semester ( Section B)
CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CHAPTERIZATION 1. INTRODUCTION 2. THE ADVOCATE’S ACT, 1961- SALIENT FEATURES 3. CONCLUSION 4. BIBLIOGRAPHY
3
4 7 14 15
2
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Any project completed or done in isolation is unthinkable. This project, although prepared by me, is a culmination of efforts of a lot of people. Firstly, I would like to thank our History Professor Dr. Priya Darshini for her valuable suggestions towards the making of this project. Further to that, I would also like to express my gratitude towards our seniors who were a lot of help for the completion of this project. The contributions made by my family and classmates and friends are, definitely, worth mentioning. I would like to express my gratitude towards the library staff for their help also. And at last but not least I would like to thank the almighty God for his grace upon me and everybody.
……. SHIVANSHU SHEKHAR
3
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
At the dawn of independence, the parliament of independent India was the forge where a document that will guide the young nation was being crafted. It will fall on the keen legal mind of B. R. Ambedkar to formulate a constitution for the newly independent nation. The Indian Bar had a role in the Independence movement that can hardly be overstated – that the tallest leaders of the movement across the political spectrum were lawyers is ample proof. The new nation saw its first leader in Jawaharlal Nehru, and a paternal figure in M. K. Gandhi, both exemplary lawyers. Perhaps it is the consequent understanding of law and its relation to society that prompted the founding fathers to devote the energy required to form a Constitution of unprecedented magnitude in both scope and length. The Constitution of India is the guiding light in all matters executive, legislative and judicial in the country. It is extensive and aims to be
Bibliography: 75th and 131st Law Commission Report. The Advocates Act, 1961 Bare Act. http://www.scjudgments.com/ http://www.barcouncilofindia.org http://legalservicesbhopal.com http://www.thelawjournal.co.uk 15