Meaning of 'other misconduct' in advocates act

Mehul Agal (Querist) 23 April 2021 This query is : Resolved
can an advocate guilty of misconduct other than of professional nature like dowry be allowed to practice in court.
and can a person not having advocate client relationship be allowed to file complaint against an advocate under section 35 of Advocates Act,1961.

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This discussion clarifies that allegations of non-professional misconduct, such as dowry-related offences, do not fall under the definition of professional misconduct as per Section 35 of the Advocates Act, 1961. Consequently, an advocate convicted of such acts may still be permitted to practice. Furthermore, only individuals with an advocate-client relationship have the standing to file a complaint against a lawyer for misconduct.

Sankaranarayanan (Expert) 23 April 2021
State the fact of issues

Pradipta Nath (Expert) 23 April 2021
What are the material facts?

kavksatyanarayana (Expert) 23 April 2021
Your query lacks of clarity.

Dr J C Vashista (Expert) 24 April 2021
Answer to both the questions is negative.
1. Allegation / charge / conviction for dowry do not constitute professional misconduct as prescribed under section 35 of Advocates Act, 1961;
2. The complainant has no locus standie to file complaint of misconduct against a lawyer since there is no contractual obligation with third person.

ashok kumar singh (Expert) 24 April 2021
your query have no clarity
thanks

P. Venu (Expert) 24 April 2021
What are the facts? What is the context?

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