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Which Section of the Advocates Act, 1961 provides for the disciplinary powers of the Bar Council of India?
Which Section of the Advocates Act, 1961 provides for the disciplinary powers of the Bar Council of India?
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Discipline: State Bar Council = Section 35; BCI = Section 36.
Updated On: Nov 30, 2025
- Section 35
- Section 36
- Section 37
- Section 38
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Understanding powers.
Section 35 → State Bar Council.
Section 36 → Bar Council of India (BCI).
Step 2: Application.
BCI can withdraw cases from State Bar Councils and decide them itself under Section 36.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Therefore, Section 36 is the correct section.
Section 35 → State Bar Council.
Section 36 → Bar Council of India (BCI).
Step 2: Application.
BCI can withdraw cases from State Bar Councils and decide them itself under Section 36.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Therefore, Section 36 is the correct section.
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