Supreme Court of India · 2012-12-10
NARAIN PANDEY vs PANNALAL PANDEY
- Citation / case number
- SC 2004/20069
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- NARAIN PANDEY
- Respondent
- PANNALAL PANDEY
- Author
- R.M. Lodha
- Bench
- ANIL R. DAVE R.M. LODHA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court, under Section 38 of the Advocates Act, 1961, upheld the findings of the Disciplinary Committee of the Bar Council of India, which found the respondent advocate guilty of professional misconduct for forging signatures and fabricating documents in multiple cases. The Court emphasized the importance of maintaining integrity within the legal profession and confirmed the disciplinary action taken against the respondent, including the cancellation of his license to practice. The judgment reinforced the legal principle that advocates must adhere to ethical standards and cannot engage in fraudulent practices.