Landmark case · Professional Ethics and Professional Accounting System · Semester 5
P.D. Gupta v. Ram Murti
(1997) 7 SCC 147 · Supreme Court of India
An advocate who purchases the client's property in dispute commits grave professional misconduct.
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