Ex-Capt. Harish Uppal v. Union of India
(2003) 2 SCC 45 · Supreme Court of India
Lawyers have no right to strike or boycott court; the duty to the court and the client continues.
Unit I · Moot Courts, Observation of Trial, Pre-trial Preparations and Internship
Courtroom ethics in moots and live court
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Oral-moot checklist: leading argument first; answer the court, then return to structure; never mis-cite; concede what must be conceded; time-keep; no personal attack on opposite side.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Advocates Act, 1961 | 35 | Punishment of advocates for misconduct |
| Bar Council of India Rules | s. I r. 1–10 | Duty to the court |
| Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 | O. 3 | Recognised agents and pleaders |
Landmark cases
R.K. Anand v. Delhi High Court
(2009) 8 SCC 106 · Supreme Court of India
An advocate is an officer of the court; sting-revealed misconduct justifies prohibition from appearing.