Section 21

Disputes regarding seniority.

The Advocates Act, 1961

  • Act 25 of 1961
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Department of Legal Affairs
About this Act

An Act to amend and consolidate the law relating to the legal practitioners and to provide for the constitution of Bar Councils and an All-India Bar.

All sections
    (1) Where the date of seniority of two or more persons is the same, the one senior in age shall be reckoned as senior to the other.
     1[(2) Subject as aforesaid, if any dispute arises with respect to the seniority of any person, it shall be referred to the State Bar Council concerned for decision.]

Notes

1. Subs. by s. 16, ibid., for sub-section (2) (w.e.f. 31-1- 1974).

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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