9. Pandurang Dattatraya Khandekar vs Bar Council Of Maharashtra citations: (1984) 2 SCC 556, 1984 1 SCR 414

Pandurang Dattatraya Khandekar vs Bar Council of Maharashtra and Ors.

Parties:

• Appellant: Pandurang Dattatraya Khandekar
• Respondent: Bar Council of Maharashtra and Ors.

Citations: (1984) 2 SCC 556, 1984 1 SCR 414

Facts:
The appellant, Pandurang Dattatraya Khandekar, was a practicing advocate in the Bombay High Court and was suspended from practicing law for a period of three years by the Bar Council of Maharashtra, the respondent. The reason cited for the suspension was professional misconduct. The appellant challenged the decision of the Bar Council in the Supreme Court of India.

Facts in issue: The main issue in this case was the validity of the suspension of the appellant's license to practice law by the Bar Council of Maharashtra.

Order:
The Supreme Court of India upheld the decision of the Bar Council of Maharashtra and ruled that the suspension was valid. The court held that the disciplinary action taken by the Bar Council was in accordance with the provisions of the Advocates Act, 1961 and was a lawful exercise of its powers. The court also held that the Bar Council had followed the principles of natural justice and provided the appellant with a fair opportunity to be heard.

Heading:
This case deals with the disciplinary action taken by the Bar Council against a practicing advocate and the validity of such action. It highlights the powers and functions of the Bar Council and the principles of natural justice in disciplinary proceedings against advocates.