| Case ID |
1aab6668-024b-488b-a599-63eb4acc8477 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Appeal No. 176 of 1956 and Writ Petition No. |
| Decision Date |
Nov 29, 1956 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to suspend Lalit Mohan Das from practice for five years due to grave professional misconduct. The court found that the appellant had made serious allegations against the Munsif in open court, which constituted a severe breach of conduct expected from a legal practitioner. The court emphasized that while a lawyer must advocate for their client, they must also maintain the dignity of the court and not engage in actions that bring disrepute to the judiciary. The court ultimately reduced the suspension period from five years to two years, recognizing the mitigating factors, including the appellant's previous conduct and expression of regret. |
| Summary |
This case addresses the professional conduct of Lalit Mohan Das, a legal practitioner, who faced disciplinary action under the Legal Practitioners Act, 1879. The Supreme Court of India dealt with allegations of misconduct against him, highlighting the balance required between advocating for clients and upholding the dignity of the court. The court's decision emphasized that legal practitioners must not make unfounded accusations against judicial officers, as such behavior undermines the integrity of the legal system. The ruling serves as a precedent for similar cases involving professional misconduct in the legal field, reinforcing the importance of ethical standards among lawyers. This case is particularly relevant for legal practitioners, law students, and anyone interested in the intersection of law and professional ethics. Keywords include 'professional misconduct', 'legal ethics', 'Legal Practitioners Act', and 'Supreme Court of India', making it a valuable reference for future cases and discussions in legal circles. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of India
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
S. R. DAS, C, J.,
BHAGWATI,
VENKATARAMA AYYAR,
B.P. SINHA,
S. K. DAS
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| Lawyers |
N. C. Chatterji, Senior Advocate,
Messrs D. N. Mukherjee and R. Patnaik, Advocates,
Messrs Porus A. Mehta and R. H. Dhebar, Advocates
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| Petitioners |
Lalit Mohan Das
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| Respondents |
another,
The Advocate General, Orissa
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| Citations |
1957 SLD 6,
1957 PLD 219
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Legal Practitioners Act, 1879
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| Sections |
13,
14
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