Advocates Act, 1961 · Chapter III: Admission and Enrolment of Advocates
Section 24A: Disqualification for enrolment
(1) No person shall be admitted as an advocate on a State roll-
(a) if he is convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude;
(b) if he is convicted of an offence under the provisions of the Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955 (22 of 1955);
[(c) if he is dismissed or removed from employment or office under the State on any charge involving moral turpitude.
Explanation.— In this clause, the expression "State" shall have the meaning assigned to it under article 12 of the Constitution:]
Provided that the disqualification for enrolment as aforesaid shall cease to have effect after a period of two years has elapsed since his [released or dismissal or, as the case may be, removal.]
(2) Nothing contained in sub-section (1) shall apply to a person who having been found guilty is dealt with under the provisions of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 (20 of 1958).]
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