👉 Practice this question interactively (Hindi / English / AI)

With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. Government law officers and legal firms are recognised as advocates, but corporate lawyers and patent attorneys are excluded from recognition as advocates. 2. Bar Councils have the power to lay down the rules relating to legal education and recognition of law colleges. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

UPSC · 2022 · Polity
Question:
With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. Government law officers and legal firms are recognised as advocates, but corporate lawyers and patent attorneys are excluded from recognition as advocates. 2. Bar Councils have the power to lay down the rules relating to legal education and recognition of law colleges. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options

1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 2 only

Explanation:
Only the Bar Councils regulate legal education and recognition of law colleges. Corporate lawyers and patent attorneys can also register as advocates if qualified under the Advocates Act.

👉 Want AI explanation? Open in MCQ App

← Previous Next →

Recommended articles

Practice More PYQs

📱 Follow Us

Telegram Instagram YouTube