A.S. Mohammed Rafi v. State of Tamil Nadu
(2011) 1 SCC 688 · Supreme Court of India
Professional ethics require fearless representation, confidentiality and loyalty to the court as well as the client.
Unit V · Moot Courts, Observation of Trial, Pre-trial Preparations and Internship
Chambers, court and office internship
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Internship diary checklist: date and forum; matter name and stage; work done (research, drafting, conference, observation); ethical issue noticed; signature of advocate-mentor. Do not record privileged client secrets in a shared diary.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Advocates Act, 1961 | 29–33 | Right to practise and enrolment |
| Advocates Act, 1961 | 35–36 | Misconduct and disciplinary committees |
| Bar Council of India Rules | Part VI Ch. II s. II | Duty to the client |
Landmark cases
R.K. Anand v. Delhi High Court
(2009) 8 SCC 106 · Supreme Court of India
Tutoring witnesses, fixing cases or using publicity as a tool of litigation is misconduct.
Ex-Capt. Harish Uppal v. Union of India
(2003) 2 SCC 45 · Supreme Court of India
Boycott of courts is illegal; an intern should still attend and record work done each day.