“Advocate’s Profession Not a Commercial Activity”: HC Slams Lawyer’s Attempt to Pressure Court for Favorable Order to Recover Legal Fee

The Madhya Pradesh High Court criticized a lawyer for attempting to secure a favorable judgment by pressuring the court with concerns about losing his legal fees. The court emphasized that an advocate’s profession is not a business and should not focus on fee recovery. The petition was ultimately dismissed, highlighting the professional duty of lawyers to prioritize their clients’ cases over financial interests.