Question

The Bar Council of India has to lay down the standards of professional conduct and etiquette for the Advocates under:

• A. Section 3 of the Advocate Act, 1961
• B. Section 7 (1) (b) of the Advocate Act, 1961
• C. Section 17 of the Advocate Act, 1961
• D. Section 18 of the Advocate Act, 1961

Hint:

The Bar Council of India is responsible for laying down standards of professional conduct and etiquette for advocates under Section 7 (1)(b) of the Advocate Act, 1961.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Role of Bar Council.
Section 7(1)(b) of the Advocate Act, 1961, authorizes the Bar Council of India to lay down the standards of professional conduct and etiquette for advocates in India. This includes framing rules for their behavior and professional responsibilities.
Step 2: Explanation of the options.
- (a) Section 3 of the Advocate Act, 1961: This section deals with the constitution of the Bar Council of India, not the professional conduct and etiquette.
- (b) Section 7 (1) (b) of the Advocate Act, 1961: This is the correct answer, as it specifically deals with the Bar Council's power to lay down professional conduct rules.
- (c) Section 17 of the Advocate Act, 1961: This section deals with the powers of the state bar councils and is not related to professional conduct.
- (d) Section 18 of the Advocate Act, 1961: This section deals with the power to remove names from the rolls of advocates and is unrelated to professional conduct.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is (b) Section 7 (1) (b) of the Advocate Act, 1961.