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Bar Licence

If a Lawyer is convicted u/s 420 , 468 , 471 , Will he lose his Licence ?


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T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate)     17 December 2023

The concerend bar council may suspend the license and will decide further action in their orders. 

loyed dimaria   20 December 2023

The consequences of a lawyer's conviction for offenses such as those under sections 420, 468, and 471 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) can vary depending on the jurisdiction, legal regulations, and the specific circumstances of the case. In many jurisdictions, including India, a conviction for criminal offenses may lead to disciplinary action against the lawyer, and this can include the potential loss of their license to practice law.

lucus dam   12 December 2024

If a lawyer is convicted under sections 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property), 468 (forgery for the purpose of cheating), and 471 (using forged documents as genuine) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), they are likely to face professional consequences, including the potential loss of their bar license.

The Bar Council of India (BCI) and relevant state bar councils maintain stringent ethical standards for legal practitioners. According to the Advocates Act, 1961, any act of moral turpitude or a criminal conviction involving serious charges could lead to disqualification or suspension of an advocate's license. Once convicted, the individual may undergo a disciplinary inquiry by the Bar Council to determine whether their actions warrant disbarment or other penalties.

Furthermore, these charges involve dishonesty and forgery, which severely undermine the trust and integrity required of a lawyer. If convicted, the professional body may deem the lawyer unfit to Slope Run continue practicing law, especially if the conviction is upheld on appeal.

However, every case is unique, and the final decision depends on the specifics of the conviction, the findings of the disciplinary committee, and whether any appeals are successful. For more tailored advice, consulting a legal expert would be essential​


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