PRATAP CHANDRA MEHTA vs STATE BAR COUNCIL OF M.P..

The Supreme Court examined the validity of Rules 121 and 122-A of the Madhya Pradesh Bar Council Rules in light of Section 15 of the Advocates Act, 1961. The Court held that the rules were ultra vires as they lacked a proper legislative basis and did not receive prior approval from the Bar Council of India, thus invalidating the provisions for removal of office-bearers by 'no confidence motions'. The judgment emphasized the necessity of adherence to statutory guidelines in the enactment of subordinate rules under the Advocates Act.