Ajitsinh Arjunsinh Gohil vs Bar Council Of Gujarat And Anr

The Supreme Court held that under Section 36B(1) of the Advocates Act, 1961, the Bar Council of India (BCI) does not possess the authority to transfer disciplinary proceedings back to the State Bar Council for resolution. The Court emphasized that the BCI must adjudicate the complaint itself, as it is the apex statutory body with plenary powers. Consequently, the Court quashed the initiation of the disciplinary proceedings against the appellant, recognizing the undue delay and hardship caused by the ongoing process.