Section - 24 A. Disqualification for enrolment.

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(1) No person shall be admitted as an advocate on a State roll
(a) if he is convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude;
(b) if he is convicted of an offence under the provisions of the Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955 (22 of 1955);

1. Subs. by Act 70 of 1993, s. 6, for “one hundred and twenty-five rupees” (w.e.f. 26-12-1993).
2. Ins. by Act 14 of 1962, s. 2 (w.e.f. 30-3-1962).
3. Subs. by Act 21 of 1964, s. 13, for certain words (w.e.f. 16-5-1964).
4. Ins. by s. 13, ibid. (w.e.f. 16-5-1964).
5. The words, figures and letter “before the 31st day of March, 1964,” omitted by Act 33 of 1968, s. 2 (w.e.f. 5-6-1968).
6. The words “then in force” omitted by s. 2, ibid. (w.e.f. 5-6- 1968).
7. Ins. by Act 60 of 1973, s. 18 (w.e.f. 31-1-1974).
8. Clause (b) omitted by s. 18, ibid. (w.e.f. 31-1-1974).
9. Sub-section (4) omitted by Act 107 of 1976, s. 6 (w.e.f. 15-10-1976).
10. Ins. by Act 60 of 1973, s. 19 (w.e.f. 31-1-1974).

[(c) if he is dismissed or removed from employment or office under the State on any charge involving moral turpitude.
Explanation.―In this clause, the expression “State” shall have the meaning assigned to it under article 12 of the Constitution:]
Provided that the disqualification for enrolment as aforesaid shall cease to have effect after a period of two years has elapsed since his 2 [released or dismissal or, as the case may be, removal.] (2) Nothing contained in sub-section (1) shall apply to a person who having been found guilty is dealt with under the provisions of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 (20 of 1958).]

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