Section 24A: Disqualification for enrolment.

The Advocates Act, 1961Central Act · Act 25 of 1961

[24A. Disqualification for enrolment.-- (1) No person shall be admitted as an advocate on a State roll-

(a) if he is convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude;

(b) if he is convicted of an offence under the provisions of the Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955 (22 of 1955);

[(c) if he is dismissed or removed from employment or office under the State on any charge involving moral turpitude.

Explanation.-- In this clause, the expression "State" shall have the meaning assigned to it under article 12 of the Constitution:]

Provided that the disqualification for enrolment as aforesaid shall cease to have effect after a period of two years has elapsed since his [released or dismissal or, as the case may be, removal.]

(2) Nothing contained in sub-section (1) shall apply to a person who having been found guilty is dealt with under the provisions of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 (20 of 1958).]

Where this provision sits

Act	The Advocates Act, 1961
Section	24A
Marginal note	Disqualification for enrolment.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source
Judgments citing it	1

How this provision has been amended

Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.

inserted, Act 60 of 1973. . Ins. by Act 60 of 1973, s. 19 (w.e.f. 31-1-1974).
inserted, Act 70 of 1993. . Ins. by Act 70 of 1993, s. 7 (w.e.f. 26-12-1993).
substituted. . Subs. by s. 7, ibid., for "release" (w.e.f. 26-12-1993).

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