Section 16, Advocates’ Welfare Fund Act, 2001 [S20-R9A]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 17 July 2001.
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, Advocates’ Welfare Fund Act, 2001 [S20QVJ] (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, Advocates’ Welfare Fund Act, 2001 [S20QVJ] (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, Advocates’ Welfare Fund Act, 2001 [S20QVJ] (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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