In Bar Council of Maharashtra v. M.V. Dabholkar (1975), the Supreme Court criticised the procedure of…
The Court said the consolidation of all cases and trying them jointly, though the charges concerned different episodes, was "obviously violative of fair trial". It also…
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In Bar Council of Maharashtra v. M.V. Dabholkar (1975), the Supreme Court criticised the procedure of the State Bar Council's disciplinary tribunal. Which defect did it describe as obviously violating a fair trial?
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The Court said the consolidation of all cases and trying them jointly, though the charges concerned different episodes, was "obviously violative of fair trial". It also faulted omnibus recording of evidence and the failure to consider each advocate's case separately. A statutory tribunal may regulate its procedure, but within the rules of natural justice.
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