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With reference to India, consider the following statements:

  1. 1.Government law officers and legal firms are recognised as advocates, but corporate lawyers and patent attorneys are excluded from recognition as advocates.
  2. 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. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: B. 2 only

The Bar Council of India and State Bar Councils are empowered by the Advocates Act, 1961, to set standards for legal education and to recognize universities and law colleges that impart legal education. Statement 1 is incorrect because corporate lawyers and patent attorneys, who practice law in specific domains, are generally recognized as advocates if they meet the criteria laid down by the relevant Bar Council, and are not universally excluded.

Source: UPSC gs1 2022

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