In which year did the Parliament of India enact the Advocates’ Welfare Fund Act?
The Advocates’ Welfare Fund Act was enacted in 2001 as Act 45 of 2001 and received presidential assent on 14 September 2001. It was brought into force on 1 November 2001 in…
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In which year did the Parliament of India enact the Advocates’ Welfare Fund Act?
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The Advocates’ Welfare Fund Act was enacted in 2001 as Act 45 of 2001 and received presidential assent on 14 September 2001. It was brought into force on 1 November 2001 in the notified areas, which excluded certain states. It provides for a welfare fund for advocates, including grants and benefits subject to the Act’s conditions.
Option feedback
Option A
Incorrect. The Advocates' Welfare Fund Act was not enacted by Parliament in 1999.
Option B
Correct. The Advocates' Welfare Fund Act, 2001 (Act No. 45 of 2001) was enacted by Parliament in 2001 (receiving Presidential assent on 14 September 2001) to provide for the constitution of a welfare fund for the benefit of advocates.
Option C
Incorrect. The Act was enacted in 2001, not 2003.
Option D
Incorrect. The Act was enacted in 2001, not 2008.
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