September 12, 2026

Section 57 – Advocates Act: Power to Make Rules Pending the Constitution of a Bar Council

Advocates Act, 1961 — back to Table of Contents

Section 57. Power to make rules pending the constitution of a Bar Council

Until a Bar Council is constituted under this Act, its power to make rules is exercised — (a) for the Bar Council of India, by the Supreme Court; (b) for a State Bar Council, by the High Court.