Supreme Court of India · 2002-04-09
Rajendra V. Pai vs Alex Fernandes & Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2002 SUPREME COURT 1808
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Rajendra V. Pai
- Respondent
- Alex Fernandes & Ors
- Author
- R.C. Lahoti
- Bench
- R.C. Lahoti, P. Venkatarama Reddi
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the removal of the appellant's name from the State roll of advocates under Section 35 of the Advocates Act, 1961, for professional misconduct. The appellant solicited work from villagers and engaged in unethical practices regarding compensation claims, which were substantiated by the Bar Council's findings. The Court found no merit in the appellant's arguments and emphasized the importance of maintaining professional integrity within the legal profession.