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Powers of Parliament and State Legislatures to punish for Contempt of House

INTRODUCTION Parliamentary privileges in India have their roots in English law, but the concept of parliamentary privileges is not entirely new to India. In ancient India, there were assemblies li

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Remedies Available to an Advocate Against Punishment for Misconduct

There are following remedies available to advocate who was punished for professional misconduct Appeal to the Bar Council of India (Section 37 of the Advocates Act) Who can Appeal? An

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POWER OF BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA FOR PNUSIHMENT FOR MISCONDUCT

  The Bar Council of India (BCI) has the power to punish advocates for professional or other misconduct under the following provisions as contained in section 36 of Advocate Act 1961: R

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STATE BAR COUNCIL'S POWER TO PUNISH MISCONDUCT BY ADVOCATES

INITIATING PROCEEDINGS:The State Bar Council can punish advocates for misconduct under the Advocates Act (Section 35). This happens upon receiving a complaint or suspecting an advocate's wrongdoin

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PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT  WITH LANDMARK CASE LAWS

  INTRODUCTION An advocate is a respected and important member of society, and their actions set an example for others. To maintain the integrity of the legal profession, advocates must ad

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RESTRICTIONS ON EMPLOYMENT WITH LANDMARK JUDGMENTS

  INTRODUCTION The legal profession is considered "noble" due to its role in upholding justice. However, this title carries a responsibility for lawyers to perform their duties w

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RIGHT TO PRACTICE

INTRODUCTION The right to practice law in India is governed by the Advocates Act, 1961. According to the Act, only advocates who are enrolled with the State Bar Council and have the necessary qu

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POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA

INTRODUCTION The Bar Council of India is a statutory body that regulates and represents the Indian bar. It was created by Parliament under the Advocates Act, 1961. It prescribes standards of prof

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COMPOSITION OF BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA

INTRODUCTION The Bar Council of India is a statutory body that regulates and represents the Indian bar. It was created by Parliament under the Advocates Act, 1961. It prescribes standards of prof

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POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF STATE BAR COUNCIL

  State Bar Councils in India play a critical role in regulating the legal profession and ensuring its smooth functioning.  Established under the Advocates Act, these councils are vested

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COMPOSITION OF STATE BAR COUNCIL

COMPOSITION OF STATE BAR COUNCIL Each Council has a Chairman and Vice-Chairman elected by the Council members themselves following a prescribed procedure. Ex-Officio Members: The specific mem

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DUTY IN IMPARTING TRAINING

INTRODUCTION: The history of exercising contempt jurisdiction and punishing for contempt of court can be traced back to the 13th century. In ancient times, the king held ultimate authority to deliv

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ALL ABOUT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT

INTRODUCTION: The history of exercising contempt jurisdiction and punishing for contempt of court can be traced back to the 13th century. In ancient times, the king held ultimate authority to deliv

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DUTY IN IMPARTING TRAINING

INTRODUCTION An advocate (lawyer) should always behave in a way that is fitting for their role as a respected member of the legal community and a representative of the Court. They should remember t

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DUTY TO RENDER FREE LEGAL AID

INTRODUCTION An advocate (lawyer) should always behave in a way that is fitting for their role as a respected member of the legal community and a representative of the Court. They should remember t

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DUTY TO RENDER FREE LEGAL AID

INTRODUCTION An advocate (lawyer) should always behave in a way that is fitting for their role as a respected member of the legal community and a representative of the Court. They should remember t

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DUTY OF ADVOCATE TO COOLEAGUES

  INTRODUCTION An advocate (lawyer) should always behave in a way that is fitting for their role as a respected member of the legal community and a representative of the Court. They should

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DUTY OF ADVOCATE TO OPPONENT

  INTRODUCTION An advocate (lawyer) should always behave in a way that is fitting for their role as a respected member of the legal community and a representative of the Court. They should

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DUTY OF ADVOCATE TO CLIENT

INTRODUCTION An advocate (lawyer) should always behave in a way that is fitting for their role as a respected member of the legal community and a representative of the Court. They should remember tha

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DUTY OF ADVOCATE TO COURT

INTRODUCTION An advocate (lawyer) should always behave in a way that is fitting for their role as a respected member of the legal community and a representative of the Court. They should remember t

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RESTRICTIONS ON SENIOR ADVOCATES

  INTRODUCTION The profession of advocacy has a long history, dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. In fact, Emperor Justinian compared lawyers to soldiers, recognizing their important ro

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Landmark Case Laws on Contempt of Court and Professional Misconduct

Table of Contents Mohd Aslam vs Union of India 1995 SC 548. 4 Bench : Venkatachalliah M.N. CJI 4 Facts of the case: 4 ISSUES. 4 Contentions of the Parties. 5 Findings of the Court 5

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