Main Points of the Pakistan Legal Practitioners & Bar Councils Rules, 1976
I. Introduction
- Framed under the Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils Act, 1973.
- Regulate the practice of lawyers in Pakistan and the functioning of Bar Councils.
- Divided into several chapters covering various aspects like elections, discipline, professional conduct, etc.
II. Elections
- Define eligibility and procedures for electing members of the Pakistan Bar Council and Provincial Bar Councils.
- Prescribe nomination process, polling, and dispute resolution mechanisms for elections.
III. Discipline and Professional Conduct
- Outline conduct expectations for lawyers, including maintaining integrity, honesty, and avoiding conflicts of interest.
- Establish procedures for complaints against lawyers, investigations, and disciplinary actions (warnings, suspensions, disbarment).
- Define grounds for suspension or removal from the roll of advocates.
IV. Bar Councils
- Regulate the composition, meetings, and functions of the Pakistan Bar Council and Provincial Bar Councils.
- Specify responsibilities related to maintaining the roll of advocates, issuing certificates, and managing finances.
V. Miscellaneous
- Cover other matters like fees, maintenance of records, communication procedures, and amendments to the Rules.
Additional Points
- The Rules have been amended several times since 1976.
- Some sections may have limited applicability due to subsequent legislation or changes in administrative structure.
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