Supreme Court of India
M/s. Advanta India Ltd. v. B. N. Shivanna
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We are of the opinion that the BCI has, in fact, gone much beyond the scope of review powers, even when these are liberally construed.
Judgment, page 11
From the headnote
Advocates Act, 1961– s.48AA – Bar Council of India (BCI) – Power of review – Exercise of – Complaint by appellant against advocate alleging commission of serious acts of professional misconduct with State Bar Council – Disciplinary Committee found respondent guilty of misconduct – Order by the Bar Council whereby respondent debarred from practice for life and his name removed from the rolls of the Bar Council – Appeal before BCI by respondent – Disciplinary Committee agreed with the finding, however reduced the punishment – Respondent debarred for 18 months along with fine of Rs.
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