Section 54

Term of office of members of first State Bar Councils.

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.

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    Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the term of office of the 1*** elected members of 2*** a State Bar Council constituted for the first time, shall be two years from the date of the first meeting of the Council:
     3[Provided that such members shall continue to hold office until the State Bar Council is reconstituted in accordance with the provisions of this Act.]

Notes

1. The words "nominated and" omitted by Act 14 of 1962, s. 3 (w.e.f. 30-3-1962).
2. The words "the Bar Council of India and" omitted by Act 21 of 1964, s. 22 (w.e.f. 16-5-1964).
3. Ins. by s. 22, ibid. (w.e.f. 16-5-1964).

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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