SHAMBHU RAM YADAV vs HANUMAN DASS KHATRY

The Supreme Court upheld the disciplinary action taken against an advocate under Section 35 of the Advocates Act, 1961, for professional misconduct involving solicitation of bribes to influence a judge. The Court emphasized that the legal profession is a noble one, and members must uphold its integrity, rejecting the advocate's defense that he was merely protecting his client's interests. The Court affirmed the Bar Council of India's decision to strike off the advocate's name from the roll, thereby permanently debarring him from practice.