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Legal Profession in India — Revision Notes

CBSE · Class 12 · Legal Studies

Legal Profession in India revision notes for CBSE Class 12 Legal Studies: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the CBSE Class 12 Legal Studies syllabus.

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Key Topics to Revise

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Historical Development of Legal Profession

  • Modern legal profession began with Mayor's courts in Madras and Calcutta (1726) under Charter of 1726
  • Legal Practitioner's Act 1846 opened profession to qualified practitioners regardless of nationality/religion
  • Women excluded until Legal Practitioner's (Women) Act XXIII of 1923
2

Advocates Act 1961 - Key Provisions

  • Consolidated all legal practitioners into single category: ADVOCATES
  • Created uniform system replacing vakils, barristers, pleaders, mukhtars
  • Established State Bar Councils and All-India Bar Council
3

Bar Council Structure and Functions

  • State Bar Councils: 15-25 elected members + Advocate General (ex-officio)
  • Functions include enrollment, maintaining rolls, disciplinary action, legal aid
  • Bar Council of India: regulatory body with Attorney General and Solicitor General as ex-officio members
4

Professional Ethics and Conduct

  • Dignity and respect towards court mandatory
  • No private communication with judges
  • Client confidentiality and loyalty essential

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Key topics in Legal Profession in India include Historical Development of Legal Profession, Advocates Act 1961 - Key Provisions, Bar Council Structure and Functions, Professional Ethics and Conduct. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the CBSE Class 12 board exam.

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