Legal Profession in India — Syllabus
CBSE · Class 12 · Legal Studies
What Legal Profession in India covers in CBSE Class 12 Legal Studies: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 12 Legal Studies syllabus.
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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
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
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
Professional Ethics and Conduct
- Dignity and respect towards court mandatory
- No private communication with judges
- Client confidentiality and loyalty essential
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Sources & Official References
- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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