All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 3-III Previous Year Question Papers with Answers

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According to the Advocates Act, 1961, who among the following are least likely to be admitted as advocates ?

A: Persons who have been guilty of a traffic offence.
B: Persons who have been guilty of civil contempt of court.
C: Person who are convicted of an offence under the Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955.
D: Persons who have been accused of an attempt to commit suicide.
E: Persons who have been interrogated by the police in the past.

The answer is: C

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Explanation

According to the Advocates Act, 1961, the following persons are least likely to be admitted as advocates

- Persons who have been convicted of an offence under the Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955.
- Persons who have been found guilty of professional misconduct.
- Persons who have been insolvent.

Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Please note that traffic offences, civil contempt of court, accusations of attempted suicide, and past police interrogations are not mentioned in the list of disqualifications for advocates.