October 31, 2026

Section 10 – Advocates Act: Constitution of Committees Other Than Disciplinary Committees

Advocates Act, 1961 — back to Table of Contents

Section 10. Constitution of committees other than disciplinary committees

(1) A State Bar Council shall constitute: (a) an executive committee of five members elected from amongst its members; (b) an enrolment committee of three members elected from amongst its members.

(2) The Bar Council of India shall constitute: (a) an executive committee of nine members elected from amongst its members; (b) a legal education committee of ten members — five elected from amongst its members and five co-opted persons who are not members.

(3) A State Bar Council and the Bar Council of India may constitute such other committees from amongst their members as they deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.