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Supreme Court of India · 1997-01-27

HARISH CHANDRA SINGH vs S.N. TRIPATHI

Citation / case number
SC 1976/60446
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
HARISH CHANDRA SINGH
Respondent
S.N. TRIPATHI
Author
S.B. Majumdar
Bench
S.B. MAJMUDAR B.P. JEEVAN REDDY

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court, while adjudicating an appeal under Section 38 of the Advocates Act, 1961, upheld the decision of the Bar Council of India that found the appellant guilty of professional misconduct and imposed a two-year suspension from practice. The Court emphasized the importance of maintaining integrity and trust in the legal profession, particularly in cases where advocates are entrusted with clients' interests. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the disciplinary action taken against the appellant.

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