Supreme Court of India · 1975-08-13
BAR COUNClL OF MAHARASHTRA vs M. V. DABHOLKAR ETC. ETC.
- Citation / case number
- SC 1974/60310
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- BAR COUNClL OF MAHARASHTRA
- Respondent
- M. V. DABHOLKAR ETC. ETC.
- Bench
- RAY, A.N. (CJ),KHANNA, HANS RAJ,MATHEW, KUTTYIL KURIEN,BEG, M.H. & KRISHNAIYER, V.R.,GUPTA, A.C. & FAZALALI, S.M.
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court held that the State Bar Council qualifies as a 'person aggrieved' under Section 38 of the Advocates Act, 1961, allowing it to appeal against decisions made by the Bar Council of India. The Court reasoned that the term 'person aggrieved' is broadly interpreted to include entities like the Bar Council, which represents the collective interests of the legal profession and is tasked with maintaining professional standards. The Court allowed the appeal from the State Bar Council, emphasizing its role in upholding the dignity and decorum of the legal profession.