M. VEERABHADRA RAO vs TEK CHAND

The Supreme Court held that the conduct of an advocate in attesting a forged affidavit constitutes professional misconduct under the Bar Council of India Rules, specifically referencing Rules 34 and 40. The Court emphasized that punishment for such misconduct must be commensurate with its gravity as per Section 35 of the Advocates Act, 1961. The Court affirmed its jurisdiction under Section 38 to vary the findings and punishment awarded by the Disciplinary Committee of the Bar Council of India.