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Section 526Administrative

Practising advocate not to sit as Magistrate in certain Courts

Full Text

No advocate who practices in the Court of any Magistrate shall sit as a Magistrate in that Court or in any Court within the local jurisdiction of that Court.

Plain English Summary

Prevents professional conflict of interest by prohibiting an advocate from acting as a Magistrate in the same jurisdiction where they practice law.

Key Legal Elements

  • Conflict of interest prevention
  • Restriction on dual roles: Advocate and Magistrate
  • Jurisdictional prohibition

Practical Note

This ensures neutrality. A person cannot be a lawyer and a judge in the same court complex, as it would compromise the appearance of impartiality.

हिंदी पाठ

कोई भी अधिवक्ता जो किसी मजिस्ट्रेट के न्यायालय में अभ्यास करता है, उस न्यायालय में या उस न्यायालय के स्थानीय अधिकार क्षेत्र के किसी भी न्यायालय में मजिस्ट्रेट के रूप में नहीं बैठेगा।