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Under Section 24A, a conviction for an offence involving moral turpitude
A{'text': 'Disqualifies for enrolment, ceasing after two years from release', 'label': 'A'}
B{'text': 'Permanently bars the person from enrolment', 'label': 'B'}
C{'text': 'Only disqualifies if the sentence exceeds one year', 'label': 'C'}
D{'text': 'Has no effect on enrolment eligibility', 'label': 'D'}
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. {'text': 'Disqualifies for enrolment, ceasing after two years from release', 'label': 'A'}
1. Section 24A(1) lists specific disqualifications for admission to the roll.
2. Conviction for an offence involving moral turpitude is one such disqualification.
3. The disqualification ceases after two years have elapsed since release, dismissal or removal.
4. The disqualification does not apply where the person is dealt with under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958.
_Source: The Advocates Act, 1961 (indiacode.nic.in), S. 24A_
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