Supreme Court of India · 1993-03-18
D.S. DALAL vs STATE BANK OF INDIA .
- Citation / case number
- SC 1982/63130
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- D.S. DALAL
- Respondent
- STATE BANK OF INDIA .
- Author
- KULDIP SINGH
- Bench
- KULDIP SINGH
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the proceedings against the appellant-Advocate under Section 38 of the Advocates Act, 1961, concerning allegations of professional misconduct for failing to file a recovery suit and misappropriating funds. The Court held that the Disciplinary Committee's findings were proper, emphasizing the duty of advocates to keep their clients informed and act diligently. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the disciplinary action taken against the appellant.