Question

The Bar Council of India Rule which stipulated that persons aged 45 years and above could not be enrolled as advocates was struck down by the Supreme Court in:

• A. In E.S. Reddi v. Bar Council of India
• B. Indian Council of Legal Aid and Advice v. Bar Council of India
• C. P. Shanmugam v. Bar Council of India
• D. Legal Committee v. Bar Council of India

Hint:

Age-based restrictions on enrollment as advocates were struck down as unconstitutional.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Background.
The Bar Council of India framed a rule restricting persons above 45 years of age from being enrolled as advocates.
Step 2: Judicial ruling.
The Supreme Court in \textit{Indian Council of Legal Aid and Advice v. Bar Council of India} held this rule unconstitutional as it violated Article 14 of the Constitution (right to equality).
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct case is option (b).