Supreme Court of India · 2025-09-24
Bar Council Of Maharashtra And Goa vs Rajiv Nareshchandra Narula
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Bar Council Of Maharashtra And Goa
- Respondent
- Rajiv Nareshchandra Narula
- Author
- Vikram Nath
- Bench
- Vikram Nath
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the validity of an interim stay granted by the High Court against a disciplinary order passed by the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa under Section 35 of the Advocates Act. The Court considered whether the High Court's stay was justified and whether the disciplinary proceedings adhered to principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of disciplinary processes while balancing the rights of the respondent. Ultimately, the Court upheld the High Court's interim order, emphasizing the need for proper judicial review in disciplinary matters.