Q. Which one of the following is a key difference between a Bar Association and a Bar Council in India?
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[A] Bar Associations are responsible for disciplinary actions against advocates, while Bar Councils are not.

[B] Bar Councils are voluntary organizations, while Bar Associations are statutory bodies.

[C] Bar Councils regulate the legal profession and education, while Bar Associations primarily serve as professional bodies for lawyers.

[D] Bar Associations have the authority to grant recognition to law colleges while Bar Councils do not.

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation – Bar Councils, such as the Bar Council of India, are statutory bodies established under the Advocates Act, 1961, responsible for regulating legal education and the legal profession. They set standards for professional conduct, oversee disciplinary actions, and recognize law colleges. On the other hand, Bar Associations are professional organizations that represent the interests of lawyers and provide support and services to their members.

Source: The Hindu

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