Section 31

Power to summon witnesses and take evidence.

The Advocates' Welfare Fund Act, 2001

  • Act 45 of 2001
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Department of Legal Affairs
About this Act

An Act to provide for the constitution of a welfare fund for the benefit of advocates and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

All sections
    The Trustee Committee and the State Bar Council shall, for the purpose of any enquiry under this Act, have the same powers as are vested in a civil court while trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), in respect of the following matters, namely:—
         (a) enforcing the attendance of any person or examining him on oath;
         (b) requiring the discovery and production of documents;
         (c) receiving evidence on affidavit;
         (d) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses;
         (e) any other matter which may be prescribed.

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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