September 12, 2026

Section 42A – Advocates Act: Powers of Bar Council of India and Other Committees

Advocates Act, 1961 — back to Table of Contents

Section 42A. Powers of Bar Council of India and other committees

The provisions of section 42 apply, so far as may be, to the Bar Council of India, the enrolment committee, the election committee, the legal aid committee, or any other committee of a Bar Council, as they apply to a disciplinary committee.

Note: Inserted by the Advocates (Amendment) Act, 1973, with effect from 31 January 1974.