Bar Council of India v. A.K. Balaji
(2018) 5 SCC 379 · Supreme Court of India
Foreign law firms cannot practise Indian law in India; BCI's regulatory monopoly over the profession was affirmed with limited window for fly-in advice on foreign law.
Unit III · Professional Ethics and Professional Accounting System
Advertising, fees and professional accounting
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Council of India Rules | Part VI, Ch. II, s. IV r. 36 | Restriction on advertising and soliciting |
| Bar Council of India Rules | Part VI, Ch. II, s. III | Duty to opponents |
| Advocates Act, 1961 | 15 | Power to make rules including accounts of the Bar Council |
Landmark cases
In re 'M', an Advocate
AIR 1957 SC 149 · Supreme Court of India
Misappropriation or mixing of clients' money with the advocate's own funds is among the gravest species of professional misconduct.
P.D. Khandekar v. Bar Council of Maharashtra
AIR 1984 SC 110 · Supreme Court of India
Fee disputes do not justify false certificates or overreaching the client; the disciplinary committee's findings stand if based on evidence.