Vijay Dhanji Chaudhary vs Suhas Jayant Natawadkar

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of the role of Advocate-on-Record under the Supreme Court Rules, 1966, emphasizing that they must not act merely as name-lenders but should actively participate in the preparation and conduct of cases. The Court highlighted the necessity for Advocates-on-Record to fulfill their responsibilities to ensure effective legal representation, thereby reinforcing the integrity of the legal process. The Court directed the issuance of notice to the Advocate-on-Record Association to address these concerns and improve compliance with the rules.