Commentary on The Advocates Act, 1961

Commentary on The Advocates Act, 1961 by M. L. Bhargava provides a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the Advocates Act, 1961, as amended by Act 33 of 2023. The book includes relevant allied legislations, rules, and welfare schemes pertaining to the legal profession in India. It serves as a valuable reference for understanding the regulatory framework governing advocates, their rights, duties, and professional conduct as laid down by the Bar Council of India and other authorities.

Key Features:

• Incorporates the Advocates Act, 1961 as amended by Act 33 of 2023, with detailed commentary.
• Includes the Advocates' Welfare Fund Act, 2023 and Model Schemes for Welfare of Advocates framed by the Bar Council of India.
• Covers Bar Council of India Advocates Welfare Scheme, 1979, and the Advocates (Right to take up Law Teaching) Rules, 1979.
• Provides the Certificate and Place of Practice (Verification) Rules, 2015, along with Bar Council of India Rules and Bar Council of India Training Rules, 1993.
• Includes the Bar Councils (Validation of State Laws) Act, 1956 for historical and legal context.

This book is an essential resource for lawyers, law students, academicians, members of bar councils, and policymakers seeking a detailed understanding of the laws and welfare schemes regulating the legal profession in India.