In Bar Council of India v. High Court of Kerala (2004), the Bar Council of India challenged Rule 11 of…
The Court concluded that "Rule 11 of the Rules framed by Kerala High Court is not unconstitutional" and dismissed the petition. It followed Pravin C. Shah, which had upheld…
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In Bar Council of India v. High Court of Kerala (2004), the Bar Council of India challenged Rule 11 of the Kerala High Court's rules, which bars an advocate found guilty of contempt from appearing until he purges himself. What did the Supreme Court hold?
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The Court concluded that "Rule 11 of the Rules framed by Kerala High Court is not unconstitutional" and dismissed the petition. It followed Pravin C. Shah, which had upheld the rule, and the recognition in SCBA of courts' power over conduct inside court. The contemnor gets a hearing when he seeks to purge the contempt.
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