Supreme Court of India · 2019-01-28
R. MUTHUKRISHNAN vs THE REGISTRAR GENERAL OF THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
- Citation / case number
- SC 2016/23266
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- R. MUTHUKRISHNAN
- Respondent
- THE REGISTRAR GENERAL OF THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN MISHRA
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAVIN SINHA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN MISHRA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the constitutionality of the amended Rules 14-A, 14-B, 14-C, and 14-D of the High Court of Madras, made under Section 34(1) of the Advocates’ Act, 1961. The Court held that these rules empower the High Court to debar advocates for specific misconduct, including bribery and tampering with court records. The Court upheld the amendments, affirming that they are within the legislative competence and serve the purpose of maintaining the integrity of the legal profession.