Question

Which of the following is untrue regarding qualification for a person to be admitted on the state rolls maintained by State Bar Councils?

• A. The minimum age of requirement is 21 years
• B. He must be an Indian Citizen
• C. He must not have been convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude
• D. They must not have been convicted of an offence under the provisions of the Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1958

Hint:

State Bar Councils ensure candidates are citizens of India and have clean moral conduct.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Qualification under Advocates Act.
Section 24 of the Advocates Act, 1961 specifies that the minimum age requirement is 21 years. However, this provision has been changed and now the minimum requirement is completion of law degree (no fixed minimum age beyond 21 years completion is separately insisted).
Step 2: Clarification.
Other qualifications such as Indian citizenship, and absence of conviction for moral turpitude or offences under the Untouchability Act remain valid.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, statement (a) is outdated/untrue and is the correct answer.