The Bar Council Code of Ethics is a set of professional standards prescribed by the Bar Council of India under the Advocates Act, 1961, which […]
Author: Sunny Shettipalli
11.Indian Bar Council Act 1926
The Indian Bar Councils Act, 1926 was a landmark legislation that laid the foundation for regulating the legal profession in India before the enactment of […]
10. Touting
Touting is considered a serious unethical practice in the legal profession. It undermines the dignity of the legal system and affects the impartiality and fairness […]
9. Punishments for advocate’s misconduct
Advocates in India are governed by the Advocates Act, 1961 and the Bar Council of India Rules. Misconduct by an advocate can lead to disciplinary […]
8. Cross Examination
Cross-examination is a vital part of the judicial process in both civil and criminal trials. It refers to the process where the opposing party questions […]
7. Disqualification/Removal from the rolls of Bar Council
The legal profession in India is governed by the Advocates Act, 1961, which lays down provisions for enrollment, regulation, and disqualification of advocates. To ensure […]
6. Duties towards colleagues (other advocates)
In the legal profession, mutual respect, cooperation, and professional courtesy among advocates are essential for the integrity and smooth functioning of the legal system. The […]
5. Practice of law
The practice of law in India is a regulated profession that ensures the delivery of justice through trained legal practitioners. It includes not just courtroom […]
4. Legal Aid
Legal Aid is a fundamental tool to ensure that justice is not denied to any person due to financial or social disadvantage. Recognized as a […]
3. Bar Bench Relations
Maintaining a healthy and respectful relationship between the Bar (advocates) and the Bench (judiciary) is essential for the effective functioning of the justice delivery system. […]