Delhi High Court
LEGAL SUBJECT
Professional Negligence and Discipline
Judgment analyses where this is the main or secondary subject.Latest analyses
30 ARTICLES
Supreme Court
Lawyers’ indecent behaviour in court premises can invite disciplinary action even if unrelated to court proceedings: Supreme Court
The appellant, an advocate representing M/s Recon Copier System Pvt. Ltd. in a labour dispute, was alleged by the respondent to have assaulted, abused, and threatened him in the court premises after the respondent’s a...3 MIN READ↗
Delhi High Court
Investigation Ordered into Misuse of Judicial Process for Extortion and Filing of Petitions with Forged Signatures
The Petitioner filed contempt petitions alleging non-compliance by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) regarding directions to act against unauthorized constructions in South Delhi.2 MIN READ↗
Delhi High Court
Investigation ordered into extortion racket misusing PILs and forged signatures for illegal gain through demolition threats.
The Petitioner filed contempt petitions alleging non-compliance by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) regarding directions to take action against unauthorized constructions in South Delhi2 MIN READ↗
Patna High Court
Medical practitioner cannot be prosecuted under Section 304-A IPC without a credible opinion from a competent doctor.
The Petitioner, a qualified orthopedic surgeon, was accused by the Complainant (Opposite Party No. 2) of medical negligence and extortion2 MIN READ↗
Madhya Pradesh High Court
Public Interest Litigation Is Not Maintainable Following Disposal of Complaints by Competent Authorities and Suppression of Professional Conflicts
The Petitioner, a practicing Advocate and LL.M. student, filed three Writ Petitions in the nature of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the appointments of officials within the Madhya Pradesh Private Univers...2 MIN READ↗
Madhya Pradesh High Court
Conflict of interest and suppression of material facts by a petitioner/advocate warrant dismissal of PIL with costs.
The Petitioner, a practicing Advocate and LL.M. student, filed three writ petitions in the nature of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against the Madhya Pradesh Private University Regulatory Commission.2 MIN READ↗
Patna High Court
### Advocate cannot be held criminally liable for performing professional duties of drafting sale deeds.
The petitioner, a practicing advocate at the Patna Civil Court, was named as an accused in a criminal complaint (Case No. 2217(C) of 2016).2 MIN READ↗
Gujarat High Court
Electricity Companies are Absolutely Liable for Electrocution Injuries Arising from Inherently Dangerous Activities regardless of Negligence
The plaintiff, a farmer from Mendarda, suffered serious injuries and permanent total disability on November 24, 1998, after coming into contact with a live earthing wire lying on the ground near a transformer maintain...2 MIN READ↗
Gujarat High Court
Medical Negligence Cannot Be Presumed Solely Based on Post-Operative Complications Lacking Proven Causal Nexus
The Plaintiff (Respondent) underwent a family planning operation (tubal ligation) at a Government hospital on July 1, 1999.2 MIN READ↗
Gujarat High Court
Electricity companies are absolutely liable for electrocution fatalities caused by hazardous activities, regardless of victim negligence.
The deceased, Rambhai Ramsibhai, was walking near a road in Sutrapada taluka during light rain on June 6, 2001. Due to a technical fault in a Gujarat Electricity Board (GEB) transformer near the road, the deceased was...2 MIN READ↗
Supreme Court
Caution listing of advocates solely for professional negligence or erroneous legal opinions is illegal and beyond banking jurisdiction.
The appellant, an advocate since 1998, provided a legal opinion to Canara Bank in 2015 regarding a property offered as security2 MIN READ↗
Gujarat High Court
Strict liability applies to electricity suppliers for electrocution deaths caused by defective maintenance of infrastructure.
The plaintiffs (respondents) filed a suit for compensation following the death of Vaghjibhai Tapubhai Barbasiya due to electrocution on June 26, 1998.2 MIN READ↗
Karnataka High Court
Criminal Prosecution Cannot Be Used to Settle Property Disputes or Intimidate Advocates Performing Professional Duties.
The petitioners, comprising an Advocate and several private parties, sought to quash three FIRs (Crime Nos. 351, 360, and 361 of 2023) registered for alleged offences under Sections 102, 420, 468, and 506(B) r/w 34 of...3 MIN READ↗
High Court for the State of Telangana
Termination Based on Stigmatic Allegations Under POSH Act Requires Adherence to Statutory Procedures and Natural Justice.
The petitioner was appointed as a District Child Protection Officer (DCPO) on a contract basis in 2020, with extensions granted until March 2023.2 MIN READ↗
Supreme Court
Exoneration on Merits in Civil Proceedings Bars Parallel Criminal Prosecution for Medical Negligence
The appellant, a senior anaesthetist at Dhanalakshmi Hospital, Kannur, was part of a surgical team for a piles operation on May 29, 2002.3 MIN READ↗
Delhi High Court
Appeal under Section 37 of Advocates Act lies only against Disciplinary Committee orders, not State Bar Council resolutions.
The petitioner alleged professional misconduct against two advocates who were engaged to file a Review Petition on behalf of the petitioner’s daughter but failed to do so despite receiving professional fees2 MIN READ↗
Delhi High Court
Quasi-Judicial Authorities Must Record Independent Reasons to Satisfy Principles of Natural Justice.
The dispute arose from a civil suit regarding partnership property, where the matter was referred to arbitration.2 MIN READ↗
Bombay High Court
High Court Quashes Malicious Criminal Proceedings Initiated Against Public Officials to Wreak Private Vengeance
The petitioners, including a Special Public Prosecutor (SPP), police officers, and private individuals, sought the quashing of FIRs (CR No. 742/2024 and CR No. 46/2024) lodged by Respondent No. 2, Sanjay Punamiya.2 MIN READ↗
Jharkhand High Court
Engagement as Law Researcher does not preclude enrollment as Advocate, subject to immediate license suspension.
The petitioner, a Law Graduate from Amity University, applied for enrollment as an advocate with the Jharkhand State Bar Council (JSBC) on 30.08.2024.2 MIN READ↗
Kerala High Court
Registration as a Medical Practitioner must be cancelled to qualify for enrolment as an Advocate.
The petitioner, a registered medical practitioner of Homoeopathy, completed a three-year LL.B. course (2022-2025) and passed the All India Bar Examination3 MIN READ↗
Delhi High Court
Passing of Final Order by Persons Who Did Not Hear Arguments Violates Principles of Natural Justice
The petitioners are Chartered Accountants who were found guilty of professional misconduct following a sting operation alleging they offered to legitimize "black money" for a commission.2 MIN READ↗
Supreme Court
Conviction for Criminal Contempt Suspended Under Article 142 Subject to Periodic Review of Future Conduct
The Appellant, then President of the Gujarat High Court Advocates’ Association (GHCAA) and a Senior Advocate, held a live Facebook press conference on June 5, 2020.3 MIN READ↗
Gujarat High Court
Principle of Absolute Liability Prevents Electricity Companies from Pleading Contributory Negligence in Electrocution Fatalities
The deceased, Bharatpuri Goswami, died on October 7, 2012, due to electrocution2 MIN READ↗
Supreme Court
Disciplinary action based on charges not framed in the show cause notice violates principles of natural justice.
The Appellant, a senior pediatrician, retired from Patna Medical College (PMC) and joined Shridev Suman Subharti Medical College (SSSMC) in January 20153 MIN READ↗
Central Administrative Tribunal
Internal Committee findings lack legal force if constitution violates the Sexual Harassment of Women Act, 2013.
The applicant, a PGT (Biology) at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Sonitpur, was accused of moral turpitude involves alleged immoral sexual behavior toward a Class-VIII girl student in March 20192 MIN READ↗
Delhi High Court
Discretionary power under Rule 12 to refuse stale complaints requires reasoned satisfaction regarding prejudice caused by time lag.
The Petitioner, a senior partner at an audit firm, challenged an order dated 26.04.2023 issued by the Respondent (ICAI) initiating disciplinary proceedings for professional misconduct under Sections 21, 21A, 21B, and...2 MIN READ↗
Chhattisgarh High Court
State Bar Council must expeditiously decide complaints of professional misconduct filed under Section 35 of the Advocates Act.
The petitioner, Dev Malik, was involved in a motorcycle accident in 2022 resulting in the death of a pillion rider2 MIN READ↗
Supreme Court
Reckless public allegations by advocates against sitting judges scandalize the court and undermine judicial independence.
The Appellant, an advocate, held a press conference on April 1, 2025, alleging that a sitting judge of the Bombay High Court ("Justice X") was disqualified from hearing a Writ Petition filed by his client due to a per...3 MIN READ↗
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal
Established professional misconduct affirmed by superior courts precludes appellate interference with recommendations for investigation against insolvency professionals.
The Appellant, a registered Resolution Professional (RP) for M/s. Viceroy Hotels Limited, challenged a specific portion (para 53) of the order passed by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Hyderabad, dated 01.09...3 MIN READ↗No articles match these filters.