Question

A Statement is followed by two Conclusions, I and II.
Statement: Under the Advocates Act, 1961, if the term of a State Bar Council expires without an election, the Bar Council of India forms a Special Committee that functions until a new Council is elected. Elections must be held within six months unless extended by the Bar Council of India.
Conclusions:
I. The Special Committee can handle pending disciplinary matters of the State Bar Council.
II. The Bar Council of India may extend the six-month period for holding elections for recorded reasons.
Which one is correct?

• A. Only Conclusion I follows
• B. Only Conclusion II follows
• C. Both Conclusions I and II follow
• D. Neither Conclusion I nor II follows

Hint:

Special Committee = full authority of State Bar Council until elections are held.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Verify Conclusion I.
Section 8A: The Special Committee temporarily performs all functions of the State Bar Council, including disciplinary matters. So I follows.
Step 2: Verify Conclusion II.
The Bar Council of India may extend the six-month limit for elections for valid recorded reasons. So II also follows.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Both I and II are correct.