Advocates Act, 1961 — back to Table of Contents
Section 58AF. Special provisions in relation to Jammu and Kashmir
(1) Advocates entitled to practise in the Jammu and Kashmir High Court immediately before Chapter III’s commencement there (or who would have been so entitled but for public service) are deemed persons entered on a High Court roll under the 1926 Act, and may be admitted on the State roll for Jammu and Kashmir within the time specified by the Bar Council of India.
(2) A person entitled otherwise than as an advocate to practise law in Jammu and Kashmir immediately before Chapter III’s commencement (or who would have been so entitled but for public service) may be admitted on the State roll if he applies and fulfils clauses (a), (b), (e) and (f) of section 24(1).
(3) A person practising law there immediately before Chapter IV’s commencement, who does not elect or is not qualified to be enrolled under sub-section (1) or (2), continues to enjoy the same rights of practice and disciplinary jurisdiction as before, notwithstanding the repeal of the relevant local law.
(4) On the date this Act (or any part) comes into force in Jammu and Kashmir, the corresponding local law not already repealed under section 50 also stands repealed.
