Advocates Act, 1961 — back to Table of Contents
Section 24A. Disqualification for enrolment
(1) No person shall be admitted as an advocate on a State roll — (a) if convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude; (b) if convicted of an offence under the Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955; (c) if dismissed or removed from State employment on a charge involving moral turpitude.
Proviso: The disqualification ceases to have effect two years after release, dismissal, or removal, as applicable.
(2) Sub-section (1) does not apply to a person dealt with under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 despite being found guilty.
Note: Inserted by the Advocates (Amendment) Act, 1973 (w.e.f. 31 January 1974); clause (c) and the proviso wording were amended by the Advocates (Amendment) Act, 1993.
