| Case ID |
0a683122-4082-4c29-9365-83b00b0639dc |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Miscellaneous No. 390 of 1955 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 10, 1955 |
| Hearing Date |
Feb 14, 1955 |
| Decision |
The court found that the counsel's failure to appear on the dates fixed for the case amounted to professional misconduct. The counsel had a duty to represent the client in court or arrange for another lawyer to do so. In this case, the counsel's suggestion to the client to summon prosecution witnesses as defense witnesses was viewed as an attempt to manipulate the situation for his own convenience. The court held that the counsel's conduct hindered the judicial process rather than assisting it. As a result, the counsel was issued a severe warning but no further action was taken due to the expression of regret and the fact that it was his first instance of misconduct. |
| Summary |
In the case of Civil Miscellaneous No. 390 of 1955, the Lahore High Court dealt with serious issues of professional misconduct by a lawyer, specifically regarding the failure to appear in court for a client. The case centered on the responsibilities of legal practitioners to their clients and the court. The court emphasized that once a lawyer accepts a brief, it is their duty to appear on all scheduled dates or make arrangements for another lawyer to attend on their behalf. The misconduct involved the lawyer's absence during critical proceedings, which led to the client being charged without proper representation. The court noted that the lawyer's actions amounted to a device to secure an adjournment rather than a legitimate legal strategy. The decision underscored the importance of accountability for lawyers in maintaining the integrity of the legal system and ensuring that clients receive adequate representation. This case remains a critical reference point for discussions on legal ethics and professional responsibility in the legal community. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
S. A. RAHMAN, C.J.,
SHABIR AHMAD,
MUHAMMAD SHARIF
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| Lawyers |
S. A. Mahmood,
Dr. Tasadduque Hussain
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| Petitioners |
Not available
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| Respondents |
Not available
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| Citations |
1956 SLD 18,
1956 PLD 1
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| Other Citations |
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| Laws Involved |
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| Sections |
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