Supreme Court of India · 2003-05-06
D. SAIBABA vs BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2002/18468
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- D. SAIBABA
- Respondent
- BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA
- Author
- ASHOK BHAN. R.C. LAHOTI
- Bench
- ASHOK BHAN. R.C. LAHOTI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the constitutional validity of Section 48AA of the Advocates Act, 1961, which allows the Bar Council of India to review its orders within sixty days. The Court held that the provision is valid and does not infringe upon the rights of advocates, affirming the Bar Council's authority to ensure professional conduct among its members. The appeals were dismissed, upholding the decisions of the Bar Council regarding the appellant's professional misconduct and the subsequent actions taken against him under the Advocates Act.