A.S. Mohammed Rafi v. State of Tamil Nadu
(2011) 1 SCC 688 · Supreme Court of India
Every accused, however unpopular, has a right to counsel; a lawyer who refuses on moral grounds fails professional duty.
Unit I · Moot Courts, Observation of Trial, Pre-trial Preparations and Internship
Structure of a memorial and oral argument
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Memorial checklist: cover page and team code; table of contents; index of authorities; statement of jurisdiction; questions presented; statement of facts; summary of arguments; arguments with citations; prayer; annexures. Keep to page limits and a uniform citation style.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Advocates Act, 1961 | 49(1)(c) | Bar Council power to make rules on professional conduct and etiquette |
| Bar Council of India Rules | Part VI Ch. II | Standards of professional conduct and etiquette |
| Constitution of India | 22(1) | Right to be defended by a legal practitioner |
Landmark cases
R.K. Anand v. Delhi High Court
(2009) 8 SCC 106 · Supreme Court of India
Trial by media and collusion with a defence witness destroy the fairness of the proceeding and amount to professional misconduct.