Landmark case · Professional Ethics and Professional Accounting System · Semester 5

Himalayan Cooperative Group Housing Society v. Balwan Singh

(2015) 7 SCC 373 · Supreme Court of India

An advocate's authority is confined to the client's instructions; he cannot surrender substantial rights or act contrary to the brief.

From topic

Advocate–client property, files and conflict of interest — Unit II, Professional Ethics and Professional Accounting System.

Related sections:

Advocates Act, 1961, 35 — Misconduct
Bar Council of India Rules, Part VI, Ch. II, s. I — Duty to the client
Bar Council of India Rules, Part VI, Ch. II, r. 9–15 — Conflict, confidence and improper communication