Section 16, Supreme Court (Enlargement of Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction) Act, 1970 [S1M-8MV]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 19 October 1970 by S.O. 3435(E) [N11-W60].
16. Power to issue directions.—(1) The High Court may, by order in writing, direct any legal practitioner to take such measures in relation to the practice of law as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.
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Court: Section 2, Supreme Court (Enlargement of Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction) Act, 1970 [S1M86T] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "court" means a court of civil jurisdiction and includes a tribunal constituted under this Act
Court: 49 more definitions.
legal practitioner: Section 2, Supreme Court (Enlargement of Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction) Act, 1970 [S1M86T] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "legal practitioner" means an advocate entered on the roll under the Advocates Act, 1961 (25 of 1961)
legal practitioner: 48 more definitions.
prescribed: Section 2, Supreme Court (Enlargement of Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction) Act, 1970 [S1M86T] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
prescribed: 996 more definitions.
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