Tag: Disciplinary Committee of the Bar Council of India

The Supreme Court has intervened in a disciplinary matter involving the Bar Council of India, staying the imposition of a Rs. 50,000 penalty on an advocate. While not interfering with the dismissal of the complaint, the court’s decision reflects a balancing act between professional standards and ensuring disciplinary measures are not excessively punitive. The case highlights the complexity of legal ethics and the need for judicious exercise of disciplinary powers.

By Vaibhav Ojha

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