Under section 36(1) of the Advocates Act, 1961, the Bar Council of India refers a case of misconduct to…

Section 36(1) gives the Bar Council of India original disciplinary jurisdiction over an advocate "whose name is not entered on any State roll". Advocates on a State roll are dealt with by their State Bar Council under Section 35, though the Bar Council of India may withdraw such a case to itself under Section 36(2). Seniority or the court where an advocate practises does not change the forum.