M/S. ADVANTA INDIA LTD. vs B.N. SHIVANNA

The Supreme Court addressed the power of review of the Disciplinary Committee of the Bar Council of India under Section 48AA of the Advocates Act, 1961. The Court held that the Bar Council has the authority to review its own orders, and in this case, the review petition was validly allowed, leading to a fresh consideration of the misconduct charges against the respondent. The Court upheld the procedural fairness in the review process, emphasizing the importance of justice in disciplinary matters.