Admission and removal of advocates, vakils and pleaders
Section 13 of the Manipur (Courts) Act, 1955 deals with admission and removal of advocates, vakils and pleaders. The Court of the Judicial Commissioner may, subject to such rules as it may with the sanction of the Chief Commissioner make, admit proper persons to be advocates, vakils and pleaders in any court in the [Union territory of Manipur] and may remove or suspend from practice on reasonable cause any per The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1956.
(1) The Court of the Judicial Commissioner may, subject to such rules as it may with the sanction of the Chief Commissioner make, admit proper persons to be advocates, vakils and pleaders in any court in the 1 [Union territory of Manipur] and may remove or suspend from practice on reasonable cause any person so admitted and may authorize such advocates, vakils and pleaders to plead or to act or to plead and act for parties and accused persons.
(2) No person other than an advocate, vakil or pleader shall be allowed to plead or to act for parties and accused persons except that any party may appear, plead or act on his own behalf or on behalf of another party if so authorized.
Section 13, The Manipur (Courts) Act, 1955 (Act 56 of 1955).
Questions about Section 13
What does Section 13 of the Manipur (Courts) Act deal with?
Section 13 of the Manipur (Courts) Act is headed "Admission and removal of advocates, vakils and pleaders". The Court of the Judicial Commissioner may, subject to such rules as it may with the sanction of the Chief Commissioner make, admit proper persons to be advocates, vakils and pleaders in any court in the [Union territory of Manipur] and may remove or suspend from practice on reasonable cause any per
How do I find court cases under Section 13 of the Manipur (Courts) 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: Manipur Courts Act 1955 13, section 13 Manipur Courts Act 1955, section 13 of the Manipur (Courts) Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 13 of the Manipur (Courts) Act come into force?
Section 13 of the Manipur (Courts) Act, cited as Manipur Courts Act 1955 13, came into force on 01 Mar 1956, having been enacted on 30 Dec 1955. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
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- 34. Revisional powers of the Court of the Judicial Commissioner292 words
- 40. Power of the Judicial Commissioner to make rules276 words
- 44. Pending proceedings259 words
- 25. Exercise by subordinate judges and munsiffs of jurisdiction of district courts in certain proceedings231 words
- 36. Temporary vacancy in the office of district judge164 words
Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 20 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.