AJITSINH ARJUNSINH GOHIL vs BAR COUNCIL OF GUJARAT

The Supreme Court ruled that under Section 36B(1) of the Advocates Act, 1961, the Bar Council of India (BCI) does not possess the authority to transfer a disciplinary proceeding back to the State Bar Council for adjudication. The Court emphasized that the BCI must directly address the complaint rather than delegating the responsibility, thereby affirming the legislative intent behind the statute. The appeal was allowed, and the disciplinary proceedings initiated by the Bar Council of Gujarat were quashed, relieving the appellant from prolonged legal distress.