Noratanmal Chouraria vs M.R. Murli & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed an appeal under Section 38 of the Advocates Act, 1961, challenging the Bar Council of India's refusal to investigate alleged misconduct by an advocate. The Court held that the Bar Council erred in dismissing the complaint without considering the nature of the alleged acts, which included physical assault and intimidation, asserting that such behavior constitutes professional misconduct under Section 35 of the Advocates Act. The Court emphasized that the absence of criminal proceedings does not preclude the Bar Council from taking disciplinary action against advocates for misconduct.