UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2022

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?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Correct Answer

2 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect — corporate lawyers and patent attorneys are also recognised as advocates/lawyers. Statement 2 is correct — the Bar Council of India, under the Advocates Act 1961, lays down standards for legal education and recognises law colleges.

Topics: bar council, legal education, legal profession, polity