The nature of proceedings in the cases of professional misconduct : (1) Criminal in nature (2) Neither…
Disciplinary proceedings for professional misconduct of advocates are described as quasi-criminal in nature, because serious allegations and professional penalties require…
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The nature of proceedings in the cases of professional misconduct :
(1) Criminal in nature
(2) Neither civil nor criminal
(3) Quasi-criminal in nature
(4) Civil in nature
Answer and explanation
Correct answer C
Disciplinary proceedings for professional misconduct of advocates are described as quasi-criminal in nature, because serious allegations and professional penalties require strict procedural fairness and proof, though they are not ordinary criminal prosecutions. The answer is therefore "Only (3)".
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