Reviewed case brief

Noratanmal Chouraria v M.R. Murli

(2004) 5 SCC 689

## Facts (2-3 lines)

professional-ethicsconflict-of-interestduty-to-clientconfidentialityformer-client
Court
Supreme Court of India
Year
2004
Subjects
Professional Ethics and Professional Accounting System
Reviewed
2026-08-02

Rule established

An advocate cannot act against a former client in a matter substantially related to the earlier retainer; duty of confidentiality survives termination of retainer.

Facts

    Issues

      Held

        Ratio decidendi

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        Editorial source

        (2004) 5 SCC 689

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