Advocates Act, 1961 — back to Table of Contents
Section 48B. Power to give directions
(1) For the proper and efficient discharge of functions by a State Bar Council or its committees, the Bar Council of India may, exercising its powers of general supervision and control, give such directions as appear necessary, which the State Bar Council or committee must comply with.
(2) Where a State Bar Council is unable to perform its functions for any reason, the Bar Council of India may give directions to its ex officio member as appear necessary, and such directions have effect notwithstanding the State Bar Council’s own rules.
Note: Inserted by the Advocates (Amendment) Act, 1973, with effect from 31 January 1974.
