The question (15 marks)
'Professional or other misconduct' is not defined in the Advocates Act, 1961. Explain what the expression means, how a Disciplinary Committee decides whether it is proved, and what orders may be passed and with what consequences. (15 marks)
Standing viva and written-assignment question; plan from module 3, sections 1, 4 and 5, and the D.P. Chadha and Shambhu Ram Yadav chapters.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 3 · Professional misconduct and discipline of Practical Training – I: Professional Ethics and Professional Accounting System.
Authorities you will need
- An Advocate v Bar Council of India
- D.P. Chadha v Triyugi Narain Mishra
- R.D. Saxena v Balram Prasad Sharma
- Shambhu Ram Yadav v Hanuman Das Khatry
- Kaushal Kishore Awasthi v Balwant Singh Thakur
How an answer is marked
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