advocates-act

not been in public service on the said date; or]
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(c) before the 1st day of April, 1937, has been an advocate of
any High Court in any area which was comprised within Burma
as defined in the Government of India Act, 1935; or
(d) is entitled to be enrolled as an advocate under any rule
made by the Bar Council of India in this behalf,
may be admitted as an advocate on a State roll if he—
(i) makes an application for such enrolment in accordance
with the provisions of this Act; and
(ii) fulfils the conditions specified in clauses (a), (b), (e) and (f)
of sub-section (1).]
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3 [24A. Disqualification for enrolment.—(1) No person shall be
admitted as an advocate on a State roll—
(a) if he is convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude;
(b) if he is convicted of an offence under the provisions of the
Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955 (22 of 1955);
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[(c) if he is dismissed or removed from employment or office
under the State on any charge involving moral turpitude.
Explanation.—In this clause, the expression “State” shall have the
meaning assigned to it under Article 12 of the Constitution:]
Provided that the disqualification for enrolment as aforesaid shall
cease to have effect after a period of two years has elapsed since
his 5 [release or dismissal or, as the case may be, removal].
(2) Nothing contained in sub-section (1) shall apply to a person
who having been found guilty is dealt with under the provisions
of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 (20 of 1958).]
1 Sub-clause (b) omitted by Act 60 of 1973 w.e.f. 31.01.1974.
2 Sub-section (4) omitted by Act 107 of 1976 w.e.f. 15.10.1976.
3 Inserted by Act 60 of 1973 w.e.f. 31.01.1974.
4 Inserted by Act 70 of 1993 w.e.f. 26.12.1993.
5 Substituted by Act 70 of 1993 for “release” w.e.f. 26.12.1993.