All India Bar Examination Rules, 2010 - Rules for the Right to Practice

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Rules govern the All India Bar Examination conducted by the Bar Council of India. The examination is framed under the Advocates Act, 1961, and forms a mandatory condition for eligible advocates and law students graduating from academic year 2009-2010 onward. These rules cover eligibility, examination frequency, testing of substantive and procedural law areas, publication of syllabi, passing marks, unlimited re-attempts, application format, and issuance of the Certificate of Practice within 30 days.

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The All India Bar Examination

Conduct and frequency

Test areas, syllabi, and passing marks

Re-attempts and committee responsibilities

Application for the examination

Application for Certificate of Practice

All India Bar ExaminationRules,2010' The Bar Council of India at its meeting held on 30th April,2010 passed thefollowing resolution— Resolved that the Bar Council of India,being vested with the power of layingdown conditions subject to which advocates shall have the right to practise theprofession of law under the Advocates Act,1961 shall conduct an All India BarExamination,the passing of which would entitle the advocate to a Certificate ofPractice which would permit him/her to practice the profession of law under theAdvocates Act,1961.The Bar Council of India,therefore,approves the rulesframed by the Directorate of Legal Education for the conduct of the All India BarExamination. In view of the above resolution the following rules are framed and to be insertedas Rules,9 to 11 in Part VI,Chapter II of the Bar Council of India Rules —Conditions for Right to Practice —under Section 49(1)(ah)of the Advocates Act,1961. 9.No advocate enrolled under Section 24 of the Advocates Act,1961 shallbe entitled to practice under Chapter IV of the Advocates Act,1961,unlesssuch advocate successfully passes the All India Bar Examination conductedby the Bar Council of India.It is clarified that the Bar Examination shall bemandatory for all law students graduating from academic year 2009-2010 andonwards and enrolled as advocates under Section 24 of the Advocates Act,1961. # The All India Bar Examination 10.(1)The All India Bar Examination shall be conducted by the Bar Councilof India. (a)The Bar Examination shall be held at least twice each year in such monthand such places that the Bar Council of India may determine from totime. (b)The Bar Examination shall test advocates in such substantive andprocedural law areas as the Bar Council of India may determine fromtime to time. (c)Such substantive/procedural law areas and syllabi shall be published bythe Bar Council of India at least three months prior to the scheduled dateof examination. (d)The percentage of marks required to pass the Bar Examination shall bedetermined by the Bar Council of India. ALL INDIA BAR EXAMINATION RULES,2010 (e)An unsuccessful advocate may appear again for the Bar Examination,without any limit on the number of attempts. (1)The Bar Council of India,through a committee of experts,shalldetermine the syllabi,recommended readings,appointment of papersetters,moderators,evaluators,model answers,examination hall rulesand other related matters. (g)The Bar Council of India shall determine the manner and format ofapplication for the examination. (h)Upon successfully passing the Bar Examination,the advocate shall beentitled to a Certificate of Practice. # Application for Certificate of Practice 11.(1)The Certificate of Practice shall be issued by the Bar Council ofIndia to the address of the successful advocate within 30 days of the date ofdeclaration of results. (2)The Certificate of Practice shall be issued by the Bar Council of Indiaunder the signature of the Chairman,Bar Council of India.

FAQs

What is the purpose of the All India Bar Examination under these rules?

Passing the All India Bar Examination entitles a successful advocate to a Certificate of Practice, permitting practice under the Advocates Act, 1961.

Who must pass the All India Bar Examination to be eligible to practice?

An advocate enrolled under Section 24 of the Advocates Act, 1961 must successfully pass the All India Bar Examination, and it is clarified as mandatory for law students graduating from academic year 2009-2010 onward.

How and when is the Certificate of Practice issued after results?

The Bar Council of India issues the Certificate of Practice within 30 days of the declaration of results, signed by the Chairman and sent to the successful advocate’s address.

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