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Section 34 of The Legal Practitioners Act, 1879
[On suspended or dismissed practitioner practising during suspension or after dismissal.] Rep. by s. 50 (5), ibid. (w.e.f. 15-6-2011).
Summary
- Section 34 of the 1879 Act is now repealed and has no legal authority.
- The repeal of this provision happened on June 15, 2011.
- It was historically grouped with other penalty provisions in the Act.
- This section used to punish practitioners who continued to work after they were suspended or dismissed.
Practical examples
1A law student in 2025 looking for the current punishment for practicing law while suspended finds that Section 34 is no longer the correct place to look.
2James, who was a pleader in 2010, notices that the specific penalty under Section 34 vanished from the statute books the following year.
FAQ
1. Can a person be charged under Section 34 of The Legal Practitioners Act, 1879 today?
No, Section 34 of The Legal Practitioners Act, 1879 has been repealed and cannot be used for any charges.
2. When was Section 34 of The Legal Practitioners Act, 1879 officially removed?
It was removed from the active law on June 15, 2011.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 34 of The Legal Practitioners Act, 1879, what is the current status of the provision?
Q2.On which date did Section 34 of The Legal Practitioners Act, 1879 stop being a valid law?
Q3.What was the original topic of Section 34 of The Legal Practitioners Act, 1879?
Q4.Which chapter of The Legal Practitioners Act, 1879 contained Section 34?