All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 16-XVI Previous Year Question Papers with Answers

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33.

Punishment of advocates for misconduct has been given under section of the Advocate’s Act - 1961

A: 30
B: 32
C: 35
D: None

The answer is: C

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Explanation

The correct option is C: 35.

Punishment of advocates for misconduct has been given under section 35 of the Advocates Act, 1961. This section provides that a State Bar Council can refer a case of professional or other misconduct by an advocate to its disciplinary committee, which can impose various penalties after giving the advocate and the Advocate-General an opportunity of being heard. The penalties include dismissal of the complaint, reprimand, suspension from practice, and removal from the State roll of advocates.