Q.47
Professional Ethics & BCI Rules Medium Knowledge-Based
Bare Act Advocates Act, 1961 · BCI Rules on Professional Conduct

An advocate is under an obligation to uphold the rule of law and ensure that the public justice system is enabled to function at its full potential. Any violation of the principle of professional ethic by an advocate is unfortunate and unacceptable. Ignoring even a minor violation misconduct militates against the fundamental foundation of the public justice system. It was said in-

A Hikmant Ali Khan v. Ishwar Prasad Arya, 19973 SCC 131
O.P. Sharma v. High Court of Punjab & Haryana, (2011) 6 SCC 86 Answer
C L.D. Jaikwal v. State of Uttar Pradesh, (1984) 3 SCC 405
D Shamsher Singh Bedi v. High Court of Punjab & Haryana, (1996)7 SCC 99.
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An advocate's paramount duty is to uphold the rule of law and ensure the administration of justice. This obligation supersedes the duty to the client — an advocate cannot assist in violating the law even at the client's instruction.

At a Glance
Subject Professional Ethics & BCI Rules
Difficulty Medium
Act Advocates Act, 1961
Section BCI Rules on Professional Conduct
Answer (B) Knowledge-Based
Paper AIBE XVI — October 2021
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