Section 35 Advocates Act 1961

Advocate bound by client's instructions
Case BriefsHigh Courts

In this case, the appellant had challenged the judgment of the High Court’s Single Judge Bench, wherein it was held that advocates representing the opposing party had no fiduciary or professional relationship vis-a-vis the appellant.

Advocates not covered under POSH Act
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“It is evident that the provisions of the POSH Act apply where the relationship of employer and employee exists, thus, neither Bar Council of India nor Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa can be said to be employer of advocates.”