Advocates Act, 1961

The Advocates Act, 1961 (Act 25 of 1961)

This edition of The Advocates Act, 1961 (Act 25 of 1961), as amended by The Advocates (Amendment) Act, 2023 (33 of 2023), dated 8-12-2023 and brought into force on 30-9-2024 vide S.O. 4246(E), dated 27-9-2024, provides the complete and updated statutory framework regulating the legal profession in India.

Published as a bare act without notes, this volume contains the precise legislative text as enacted, ensuring absolute reliability for legal professionals, students, and academicians. The Act establishes the structure and functions of the Bar Council of India and State Bar Councils, prescribes rules for enrollment and practice of advocates, and lays down provisions concerning professional conduct, disciplinary mechanisms, and the regulation of legal practice.

Updated for the year 2026, this edition is particularly suitable for:
• Aspirants of the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), conducted by the Bar Council of India
• Law students and researchers studying professional ethics and legal regulation
• Practicing advocates requiring a statutory reference for compliance and professional conduct
• Academicians and policymakers examining reforms in the legal profession

By presenting the unaltered statutory provisions, this edition ensures clarity, accuracy, and legislative authority, making it an indispensable reference for examination preparation, academic study, and professional use.