The Bar Council of India has to lay down the standards of professional conduct and etiquette for the Advocates under

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15.

The Bar Council of India has to lay down the standards of professional conduct and etiquette for the Advocates under

A: Section 3 of the Advocate Act, 1961

B: Section 7 (1) of the Advocate Act, 1961

C: Section 17 of the Advocate Act, 1961

D: Section 18 of the Advocate Act, 1961

The answer is: B

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Explanation

The correct option is B: Section 7 (1) of the Advocate Act, 1961.

This section states that one of the functions of the Bar Council of India is to lay down standards of professional conduct and etiquette for advocates. This is also mentioned in Chapter II, Part VI of the Bar Council of India Rules, which are made under section 49 (1) (c) of the Advocates Act, 1961. These rules provide guidelines for advocates on their duty towards the court, the client, the opponents, and other advocates.

Some additional information that you might find useful are:

- Section 3 of the Advocate Act, 1961 deals with the constitution of the State Bar Councils and their functions.

- Section 17 of the Advocate Act, 1961 deals with the preparation and revision of the roll of advocates by the State Bar Councils.

- Section 18 of the Advocate Act, 1961 deals with the transfer of name from one State roll to another.