New Delhi, Jun 12 (PTI) From Wednesday, lawyers will be able to practise in courts across the country irrespective of their enrollment in any bar council without the need to transfer licence to their desired states.
The Centre has notified Section 30 of the Advocates Act of 1961. Though 50 years have passed since the Act was enacted, the section was brought to force only on June 9.
According to a Law Ministry notification, Section 30 of the Act will come into force on June 15.
Section 30 of the Advocates Act says, "Subject to the provisions of this Act, every advocate whose name is entered in the state roll shall be entitled as of right to practise throughout the territories to which this Act extends - in all courts including the Supreme Court.