The  Civil Court Bar Council of Maharajganj  is an autonomous statutory body constituted under Advocates Act, 1952 with and having wide varied powers, functions and duties. The Civil Court Bar Council of Maharajgan is required to discharge statutory duties under the Advocates Act, 1952, Advocates’ Welfare Fund Act, 2001, Bar Council of India Rules and other Rules.

The Advocates Act, 1961 came into force with effect from August 16, 1961 and first elected body of the Civil Court Bar Council of Maharajgan came into existence in the month of January, 1952. At that time there were around 3,000 advocates on the Roll of the State Bar Council, whereas, at present there are more than 6000 Advocates on its Roll.