Reviewed case brief

Prahlad Saran Gupta v Bar Council of India

(1997) 2 SCC 1

## Facts (2-3 lines)

professional-ethicsdisciplinary-proceedingsbar-council-indiaappellate-jurisdiction
Court
Supreme Court of India
Year
1997
Subjects
Professional Ethics and Professional Accounting System
Reviewed
2026-08-02

Rule established

The Bar Council of India has appellate jurisdiction over State Bar Council disciplinary orders; its power includes enhancement of punishment.

Facts

    Issues

      Held

        Ratio decidendi

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        Editorial source

        (1997) 2 SCC 1

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