Uttar Pradesh bar council to act against tainted lawyers

The Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh has unanimously decided to suspend licenses of advocates listed as history-sheeters or gangsters. The council has initiated suo motu proceedings against 98 advocates, with 23 cases pending before the disciplinary committee. This decision was informed to the Allahabad HC during a hearing concerning an advocate facing multiple criminal charges.

Uttar Pradesh bar council to act against tainted lawyers
The Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh has unanimously decided to suspend licenses of advocates listed as history-sheeters or gangsters. The council has initiated suo motu proceedings against 98 advocates, with 23 cases pending before the disciplinary committee. This decision was informed to the Allahabad HC during a hearing concerning an advocate facing multiple criminal charges.