Term of office of members of first State Bar Councils
Section 54 of the Advocates Act, 1961 deals with term of office of members of first State Bar Councils. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the term of office of the elected members of a State Bar Council constituted for the first time, shall be two years from the date of the first meeting of the Council: [Provided that such members shall continue to hold office until the State Bar Council The Act came into force on 16 Aug 1961.
Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the term of office of the 1*** elected members of 2*** a State Bar Council constituted for the first time, shall be two years from the date of the first meeting of the Council:
3[Provided that such members shall continue to hold office until the State Bar Council is reconstituted in accordance with the provisions of this Act.]
Section 54, The Advocates Act, 1961 (Act 25 of 1961).
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Questions about Section 54
What does Section 54 of the Advocates Act deal with?
Section 54 of the Advocates Act is headed "Term of office of members of first State Bar Councils". Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the term of office of the elected members of a State Bar Council constituted for the first time, shall be two years from the date of the first meeting of the Council: [Provided that such members shall continue to hold office until the State Bar Council
How do I find court cases under Section 54 of the Advocates Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Advocates Act 1961 54, section 54 Advocates Act 1961, section 54 of the Advocates Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 54 of the Advocates Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 54 of the Advocates Act come into force?
Section 54 of the Advocates Act, cited as Advocates Act 1961 54, came into force on 16 Aug 1961, having been enacted on 19 May 1961. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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