Question

State Bar Council under the provisions of Section 35 of the Advocates Act, 1961 has the authority to:

• A. Reprimand the advocate
• B. Suspend the advocate from practice for such period of time as it may deem fit
• C. Remove the name of the advocate from the state roll of advocates
• D. All of these

Hint:

State Bar Councils can reprimand, suspend, or remove advocates for misconduct under Section 35.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Section 35 of Advocates Act.
Section 35 deals with punishment for professional misconduct. The disciplinary committee of a State Bar Council has wide powers.
Step 2: Punishments.
It can reprimand, suspend from practice, or remove the name of the advocate from the roll.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, option (d) All of these is correct.