Section 48AA of THE ADVOCATES ACT, 1961 __________
Review.
The Bar Council of India or any of its committees, other than its disciplinary committee, may of its own motion or otherwise review any order, within sixty days of the date of that order, passed by it under this Act.]
Summary
- The Bar Council of India has the power to re-examine its own previous decisions.
- This power also applies to any committee of the Bar Council of India.
- There is one big exception, the disciplinary committee cannot use this specific section to review its orders.
- A review can be started by the Council itself or because someone asks them to look at an order again.
- Any such review must happen within sixty days from the date the original order was passed.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Does a person have to file an application for a review to happen?
Not necessarily, the Bar Council of India can choose to review an order on its own motion.
2. What is the deadline to ask for a review under this section?
You must act within sixty days of the date the order was issued.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 48AA of THE ADVOCATES ACT, 1961, which body is specifically barred from using the review power mentioned in this section?
2.What is the time limit for the Bar Council of India to review an order under Section 48AA of THE ADVOCATES ACT, 1961?
3.Under Section 48AA of THE ADVOCATES ACT, 1961, how can a review process be initiated?
4.If the Bar Council of India passes an order on January 1st, what is the last day they could potentially review it under Section 48AA of THE ADVOCATES ACT, 1961?