Central Act
The Advocates Act, 1961
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.
| Act number | 25 of 1961 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1961-05-19 |
| In force from | 1961-08-16 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Law and Justice |
| Department | Department of Legal Affairs |
| Sections | 85 |
| Schedules | 2 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Advocates Act, 1961 come into force?
It came into force on 1961-08-16, having been enacted on 1961-05-19.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Law and Justice (Department of Legal Affairs).
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