Moved PermanentlyThe document has moved here. Learn the key differences between a lawyer and an advocate in India, including their roles, responsibilities, and legal rights. The Supreme Court’s recent ruling has revived an old but often blurred distinction in Indian legal parlance - one between a ‘lawyer’ by qualification and an ‘advocate'. Differences Between terms such as Lawyer, Advocate, Pleader, Public Prosecutor, Advocate General, Attorney General & Solicitor General A Lawyer and an Advocate are legal professionals who play crucial roles within the legal system, but their titles and functions can vary depending on the jurisdiction. Here is the difference between the terms Advocate, Lawyer, Attorney General, Advocate General, Solicitor General, and Pleader:
