BAR COUNCILs

This Slide Contains :-
1.Introduction
2.Bar Council of India(Functions & Powers).
3.State Bar Councils (Functions & Powers).
4.Conclusion.
5.Thanks.

1. BAR COUNCILS(INDIA) Name :- ANUP KUMAR BANERJEE. Course :- LLB (Final Year ). .

2. The Advocates Act, 1961 provides for the Constitution of two types of Bar Councils:- 1.Bar Council of India ; and 2.State Bar Council.   Establishment of Bar Council of India under Section 4 of Advocate Act, 1961 and Section 3 of the Act provides for the establishment of State Bar Council Introduction

3. Section 4(1) of the Advocate Act provides that there shall be a Bar Council for the territories to which this Act extends to be known as the Bar Council of India which shall consist of the following members, namely:- The Attorney General of India, ex officio. The Solicitor General of India, ex officio. One member elected by each State Bar Council from amongst its members. 1.Bar Council of India :-

4. The BCI lays down professional conduct standards and propriety for advocates. Promoting and supporting law reforms is a major function of the Bar Council of India. It also lays down procedures that are to be followed mandatorily by the various disciplinary committees. The BCI promotes legal education and lays down the standards of legal education in the country. Protecting the interests, rights, and privileges of advocates is the responsibility of the BCI. *Functions of Bar Council in India

5. The Bar Council of India may make rules for discharging its functions under Section 49 of Advocate Act ,1961. Lays down standards of professional conduct and etiquette for advocates. Lays down the procedure to be followed by its disciplinary committee and the disciplinary committee of each State Bar Council. Safeguards the rights, privileges and interest of advocates. Promotes and support law reform. **Powers of Bar Council of India

6. Section 3 of the Advocate Act,1961 provides for State Bar Councils. 2.State Bar Councils

7. Section 6 of the Advocate Act, 1961 makes provisions in respect of the functions of the State Bar Council. To admit persons as advocate on its rolls. To entertain and determine cases of misconduct against advocate on its roll; To manage and invest the funds of the Bar council; To perform for the elections of its members; To perform all other functions conferred on its by or under this Act. To safeguard the rights, privileges and interests of advocates on its roll ; * Functions of State Bar Council

8. Section 6(1)(h) in THE ADVOCATES ACT, 1961 (h) to perform all other functions conferred on it by or under this Act; Functions of State Bar Council

9. Admission as advocates on a State Roll.  Maintences of roll of advocates. Power to punish Advocate for professional and other misconduct. To appoint Committees and Staff Members  To Maintain Accounts and Conduct Audit     ** Power of State Bar Councils

10. The Bar Council of India has plenty of capacities vested inside itself and working effectively to rebuild and reframe the entire legal field in the nation from time to time whereas State Bar Council act as the representatives of the advocates of the respective states and also act as the regulatory body for the legal profession and education in the state. Conclusion

11. Internet. Study Materials(Books , Notes,and Lectures). Blogs. Reference etc. Source of Information :-

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