October 31, 2026

Section 45 – Advocates Act: Penalty for Persons Illegally Practising in Courts and Before Other Authorities

Advocates Act, 1961 — back to Table of Contents

Section 45. Penalty for persons illegally practising in courts and before other authorities

Any person who practises in any court or before any authority or person, in or before whom he is not entitled to practise under this Act, is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months.