VIKAS DESHPANDE vs BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court upheld the disciplinary action taken against Vikas Deshpande under Section 35 of the Advocates Act, 1961, for professional misconduct, including fraudulently obtaining a power of attorney from clients who were on death row. The Court found that the appellant's actions constituted a grave violation of ethical standards expected from advocates, leading to his permanent debarment from practice. The Court affirmed the Bar Council's decision, emphasizing the need for integrity in legal representation.