The claim
According to the Indian Advocates Act, 1961, Legislators (MPs/MLAs/MLCs) in India are barred from practising as advocates while serving their term.
Original review summary
The review says the Advocates Act, 1961, does not prohibit legislators from practising as advocates during their terms. It explains that Rule 49 bars practice while in full-time salaried employment, but the Supreme Court held that legislators are not considered full-time salaried employees for this rule; the review also says the Court dismissed a petition seeking such a ban on 25 September 2018.[S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] FACTLY original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
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