Reviewed case brief

V.C. Rangadurai v D. Gopalan

AIR 1979 SC 281

## Facts (2-3 lines)

professional-ethicsduty-to-courtsuppression-of-factsprofessional-misconduct
Court
Supreme Court of India
Year
1979
Subjects
Professional Ethics and Professional Accounting System
Reviewed
2026-08-02

Rule established

An advocate must not suppress material facts from the court; the duty to the court overrides the duty to the client where they conflict.

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        Ratio decidendi

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        AIR 1979 SC 281

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