Central Act
Section 24A. Disqualification for enrolment.
1[24A. Disqualification for enrolment.-- (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); 2[(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 3[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).]