Unit IV — Professional Misconduct

“Misconduct is a term of wide import. It includes any act which is inconsistent with the status of an advocate, or conduct unbecoming of a member of the Bar.” — Supreme Court in Bar Council of Maharashtra v. M.V. Dabholkar (1976)

📖 Topics Covered in this Unit

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Categories of Professional Misconduct
Disciplinary Process — Step by Step
Punishments Under Section 35(3)
Appeal Structure
Composition of the Disciplinary Committee (Section 9)
Key Provisions at a Glance
✏️ Sample Solved Problem (IRAC Method)