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We have no hesitation to hold that the High Court has overstretched and exceeded its power even in the situation which was so grim which appears to have compelled it to take such a measure. In fact, its powers are much more in Contempt of Courts Act to deal with such situation court need not look for Bar Council to act. It can take action, punish for Contempt of Courts Act in case it involves misconduct done in Court/proceedings. Circumstances may be grim, but the autonomy of the Bar in the disciplinary matters cannot be taken over by the Courts. It has other more efficient tools to maintain the decorum of Court. In case power is given to the Court even if complaints lodged by a lawyer to the higher administrative authorities as to the behaviour of the Judges may be correct then also he may be punished by initiating disciplinary proceedings as permitted to be done in impugned Rules 14 A to D that would be making the Bar too sycophant and fearful which would not be conducive for fair administration of justice. Fair criticism of judgment and its analysis is permissible. Lawyers’ fearlessness in court, independence, uprightness, honesty, equality are the virtues which cannot be sacrificed. It is duty of the lawyer to lodge appropriate complaint to the concerned authorities as observed by this Court in Vinay Chandra Mishra (supra), which right cannot be totally curtailed, however, making such allegation publicly tantamounts to contempt of court and may also be a professional misconduct that can be taken care of either by the Bar Council under the Advocates Act and by the Court under the Contempt of Courts Act. The misconduct as specified in 77 Rule 14­A may also in appropriate cases tantamount to contempt of court and can be taken care of by the High Court in its contempt jurisdiction. 78. Resultantly, we have no hesitation to strike down impugned Rules 14­ A to 14­D as framed in May, 2016 by the High Court of Madras as they are ultra vires to Section 34 of the Advocates Act and are hereby quashed. The writ petition is allowed. No costs.
(hereinafter referred to as, ‘the Advocates’ Act’).
the said fact to the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu.
appearing before any Court within such District.
before any Court within such District.
law. Misconduct has been defined under section 35 of the Advocates Act.
Supreme Court Bar Association v. Union of India & Anr. (1998) 4 SCC 409.
formed, and the minutes were approved by the Full Court on 23.9.2010.
urgent need to maintain the safety and majesty of the court and rule of law.
a period of one month.
been made to dismiss the writ petition.
v. Union of India (supra).
Rules framed by the High Court of Kerala came up for consideration.
submissions filed on behalf of the High Court.
provide for the constitution of the Bar Council and an All India Bar.
existence of a strong judicial system without an independent Bar.
expand its interpretation so as to meet new challenges.
the legal system and procedure of law of deciding the cases.
either for a lawyer or for a Judge.
maintained as the independence of the Judges and judiciary is supreme.
the real justice, which is essential for the society.
The role of Lawyer is indispensable in the system of delivery of justice.
He is bound by the professional ethics and to maintain the high standard.
not to waste the Courts’ time.
sinister and damaging act which can be done to the entire legal system.
Such a person is definitely deadwood and deserves to be chopped off.
overspeaking judge is no well­tuned cymbal.
present days’ good work so as to make out a better tomorrow.
there has to be balance inter se.
to this Court under section 38 of the Act.
The bar association must be self­governing is globally recognised.
profession and the interests of its members.
They should also be recognized under the law, the UN says.
in particular, due process and fair trial guarantees,” UN SecretaryGeneral António Guterres says.
been referenced in wrangles between lawyers and governments.
such as independence and a self­governing nature.
very high measure of independence of mind and action.
way they perform their duties.
and litigants to whom, ultimately, the law clearly belongs.
of justice have been entrusted with dual and conflicting loyalties.
which he is a member.
logic and a clear consistency.
essence of every civilized society ­ the rule of law?
will tend to corrupt both the bench and the bar.
In an article ‘the Importance of an Independent Bar’ by Stephen A.
sentence in the play was “The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers”.
Governments need fear lawyers and Judges only when they fear the truth.
intent was to overthrow the lawful government of England.
fail unless the country’s lawyers were killed.
truth. This is true here and it is true throughout the world.
challenge requiring self­sacrifice and risk­taking.
those members, legal advice and services generally.
constituted to examine the question of independence of the legal profession.
disbarment proceedings and the right of lawyers to join the association.
entitled to participate in the conduct of disciplinary proceedings.
Bar is necessary so as to maintain the independence of the Bar.
The members of the Bar are recognized as intellectual of the society.
whether such kind of advocacy is acceptable?
courageous, eloquent, industrious, witty and judgmental.
the vital difference between professionalism and commercialism.
living are means to a goal that transcends the accumulation of wealth.
claim to treatment as a profession in the true sense of the term.
committee shall be the Chairman thereof.
five decades, right to practice is available as provided under Section 30.
High Court and the courts subordinate thereto.
in the High Court or in any Court subordinate thereto.
Court to make rules regarding the fees payable as costs.
courts. It does not empower it to frame the rules for disciplinary control.
as framed by this Court for Advocates on Record.
control. Section 35 deals with the punishment of advocates for misconduct.
advocate appearing on his behalf.
Section 36 deals with disciplinary powers of Bar Council of India.
shall refer the case for disposal to its disciplinary committee.
Bar Council and dispose of the same.
the disciplinary committee of the Bar Council of India.
court except with the previous sanction of the State Government.
and 485 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898.
a process for attendance or production before itself.
other members of the disciplinary committee are present.
Bar Council, of the High Court.
by it under this Chapter.
exercise of the power conferred under Section 34 of the Advocates Act.
to usurpation of the power of Bar Council conferred under Advocates Act.
rules could not have been framed within the purview of Section 34.
in his capacity as an advocate, shall stand vacated by him forthwith.
Article 32 of the Constitution of India aggrieved by the direction in V.C.
either. No new type of punishment can be created or assumed.
in addition to any of the other recognized punishments.
and the Rules framed thereunder.
exercise of its jurisdiction” in the case under consideration by this Court.
litigant in the contempt of Court case.
between the court and the contemner and third parties cannot intervene.
in the fairness and impartiality of the administration of justice.
his removal from the State roll of advocates are both punishments.
Appellate authority under Section 38 of the act as pointed out earlier.
with utmost respect, are too widely stated and do not bear closer scrutiny.
court vests exclusively in the courts.
Act and the Rules framed thereunder.
term or to revoke it also vests in the same body.
incidental to that of admitting to practice also vested in the High Courts.
recognised and accepted punishments for committing contempt of court.
advocates or imposed any other punishment as provided under the Act.
act, by sending for the record of that cause and pass appropriate orders.
to uphold the majesty of law and professional standards and etiquette.
however, hope that such a situation would not arise.
upon the Seven­Judges Bench decision in Bar Council of Maharashtra v.
involve the right of an advocate.
made by a Division Bench of the Allahabad High Court in Prayag Das vs.
the Bar Councils under the Advocate Act.
suspended by Bar Council by taking appropriate disciplinary proceedings.
answerable for the consequences suffered by their clients if the nonappearance was solely on grounds of a strike call.
item (III). We accept that in such cases a strong protest must be lodged.
appearance in courts is still within the control and jurisdiction of courts.
frame such rules should not be confused with the right to practice law.
including inter­alia rules as to persons practicing before this Court.
145 of the Constitution of India on the other.
no utility to sustain the vires of impugned rules.
misconduct, professional or other misconduct, stand on different footings.
expressions “subject to”, which would include Section 34 of the Act.
“92. Furthermore, the expression ‘subject to’ must be given effect to.
Article 129 which has to be done under Advocates Act by the Bar Council.
contained in Article 14 of the Constitution of India.
(1998) 4 SCC 409 was extensively considered. The decision in Ex. Capt.
Council of India v. The High Court of Kerala (2004) 6 SCC 311.
petitions against judicial officers and judges to the superior courts.
happening more frequently than we care to acknowledge.
before the courts for an appropriate period of time.
question at issue before us.
criminal contempt before dealing with the question of punishment.
disciplinary proceedings which power lies with the Bar Council.
Rules have been pressed into service so as to sustain the amended rules.
time of the issue of the summons.
register of Advocate on Record either permanently or for a specific period.
Council under Advocates Act which can be ordered by Bar Council only.
and scrupulously observe the decorum of the courtroom”.
merchandise” as per Krishna Iyer, J in Bar Council of Maharashtra v. M.V.
Dabholkar (1976) 2 SCC 291.
status as an “officer and a gentleman”.
of properly presenting his client’s case.
lawyer invites and merits stern and just condemnation.
misadventure. But the matter cannot rest only at that.
matter on which the court must have the major supervisory power.
the court merely because it may involve the right of an advocate.
latter, the High Court should be in control of the former.
in Prayag Das v. Civil Judge, Bulandshahr, AIR 1974 All 133 (AIR p.
and filing of pleadings and vakalatnama for performing those acts.
either from one’s own self or from society. It is a cleaning process.
purged of the contempt when it is a case of criminal contempt.
purged of contempt by an appropriate order of the court, was examined.
was not in conflict with the law laid down in Supreme Court Bar Assn.
their position in the judicial system and the society.
Council of India and R.K. Anand and as directed by the High Court.
Constitution Bench of this Court in Supreme Court Bar Association (supra).
14(D) as amended by the High Court of Madras.
by the High Court of Madras on 14.9.2015, 12.10.2015 and 30.10.2015.
ii. Raising slogans and marching down the corridors of the Court.
clocks being placed at areas in the Court to ensure disruptions.
Contempt of Courts Act for aforesaid misconduct.
way of disciplinary control, which is not permissible.
High Court or subordinate Courts, as the case may be, pending inquiry.
shall not be entitled to appear or act or plead in the Court.
belied the entire nobility of the lawyer’s profession.
stock of the situation and improve the functioning of the disciplinary side.
nobility of the profession is destroyed, Bar can never remain independent.
sheeps and cannot bely expectation of Bar in general and spoil its image.
press or media to ventilate their point of view.
opportunity to each of the system to ensure that it improves upon.
necessary for the welfare of this country and the vibrant democracy.
in accordance therewith only. No outside interference is permissible.
and down­trodden as per constitutional obligation enjoined on us.
and can be taken care of by the High Court in its contempt jurisdiction.
writ petition is allowed. No costs.
Date : 28-01-2019 This petition was called on for Judgment today.
Judgment of the Bench comprising His Lordship and Hon’ble Mr.
The writ petition is allowed.
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