Under the Advocates Act, which of the following is a ground for professional misconduct?
Question and options
Under the Advocates Act, which of the following is a ground for professional misconduct?
- Aggressive representation of clients
- Declining cases on personal grounds
- Advertising legal services
- Accepting court orders
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Advertising legal services
Rule 36 of the BCI Rules forbids advocates to solicit work or advertise, so advertising legal services is professional misconduct. Aggressive representation, declining cases and obeying court orders are not misconduct.
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