Reviewed case brief

Re: An Advocate

AIR 1989 SC 245

## Facts (2-3 lines)

professional-ethicsfrivolous-litigationmisconductdisciplinary-reference
Court
Supreme Court of India
Year
1989
Subjects
Professional Ethics and Professional Accounting System
Reviewed
2026-08-02

Rule established

Persistent filing of frivolous cases and misleading the court constitutes professional misconduct; the court can refer the advocate to the Bar Council for disciplinary action.

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    Issues

      Held

        Ratio decidendi

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        AIR 1989 SC 245

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