Constitution of legal aid committees
Section 9A of the Advocates Act, 1961 deals with constitution of legal aid committees. A Bar Council may constitute one or more legal aid committees each of which shall consist of such number of members, not exceeding nine but not less than five, as may be prescribed. The Act came into force on 16 Aug 1961.
1[9A. Constitution of legal aid committees-- (1) A Bar Council may constitute one or more legal aid committees each of which shall consist of such number of members, not exceeding nine but not less than five, as may be prescribed.
(2) The qualifications, the method of selection and the term of office of the members of a legal aid committee shall be such as may be prescribed.]
Section 9A, The Advocates Act, 1961 (Act 25 of 1961).
Made under this section, and citing it
1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 9A
What does Section 9A of the Advocates Act deal with?
Section 9A of the Advocates Act is headed "Constitution of legal aid committees". [9A. Constitution of legal aid committees-- (1) A Bar Council may constitute one or more legal aid committees each of which shall consist of such number of members, not exceeding nine but not less than five, as may be prescribed.
How do I find court cases under Section 9A 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 9A, section 9A Advocates Act 1961, section 9A of the Advocates Act. People searching for it also type advocate act 9a. 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 9A of the Advocates Act, and has it changed?
One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA RULES PART-I TO III (2009).
When did Section 9A of the Advocates Act come into force?
Section 9A of the Advocates Act, cited as Advocates Act 1961 9A, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 24. Persons who may be admitted as advocates on a State roll867 words
- 3. State Bar Councils815 words
- 58A. Special provisions with respect to certain advocates572 words
- 50. Repeal of certain enactments564 words
- 42. Powers of disciplinary committee560 words
- 49. General power of the Bar Council of India to make rules514 words
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