Landmark case · Professional Ethics and Professional Accounting System · Semester 5
In re 'M', an Advocate
AIR 1957 SC 149 · Supreme Court of India
An advocate is a trustee of moneys received for the client and must keep separate, accurate accounts.
From topic
Books of account, client money and Bar Council finances — Unit V, Professional Ethics and Professional Accounting System.
Related sections:
- Advocates Act, 1961, 15(2)(l) — Rules as to the funds of the Bar Council
- Advocates Act, 1961, 17 — State roll and maintenance of records
- Bar Council of India Rules, Part VI, Ch. II — Duty not to appropriate client money; accounts of clients