LAWS(SC)-2004-4-118

BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA Vs. HIGH COURT OF KERALA

Decided On April 27, 2004
BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA Appellant
V/S
HIGH COURT OF KERALA Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) INTRODUCTION :

(2.) The Bar Council of India is a statutory body constituted under the Advocates Act, 1961 ("the Act"). In terms of Section 34(1) of the Act, the High Court of Kerala framed rules; Rule 11 whereof reads as under :

(3.) Contending that the said provision is violative of Articles 14 and 19(1)(g) of the Constitution of India as also Section 34(1) of the Advocates Act on the ground that it seriously impinges upon and usurps the powers of adjudication and punishment conferred on the Bar Councils under the Act as also the principles of natural justice as application thereof is automatic, this writ petition has been filed by the petitioner.