Question
Legal Studies Question on Ethics & Cases of Professional Misconduct
What penalty is prescribed for persons illegally practising in courts under the Advocate Act, 1961?
A
Imprisonment up to 3 months
B
Imprisonment up to 6 months
C
Imprisonment up to 9 months
D
Imprisonment up to 12 months
Answer
Imprisonment up to 6 months
Explanation
Solution
The Advocate Act, 1961 prescribes a penalty of up to six months of imprisonment for unauthorized practice in courts.