Question

Rules made by the Bar Council of India in exercising its rule-making power under ...........

• A. The Advocates Act, 1951
• B. The Advocates Act, 1954
• C. The Advocates Act, 1961
• D. The Advocates Act, 1964

Hint:

The Bar Council of India derives its rule-making powers from Section 49 of the Advocates Act, 1961.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Advocates Act, 1961.
The Bar Council of India exercises its rule-making powers under Section 49 of the Advocates Act, 1961. This section grants the Bar Council authority to make rules for the professional conduct of advocates.
Step 2: Explanation of Other Options.
- (A) The Advocates Act, 1951 is incorrect as the relevant legislation for the Bar Council's rule-making powers is the 1961 Act.
- (B) The Advocates Act, 1954 does not exist.
- (D) The Advocates Act, 1964 is also incorrect, as the relevant year is 1961.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (C), The Advocates Act, 1961.