Kamlesh Shah (Consultant) 13 February 2023

what if a lawyer is misusing his power and position

Hello Experts,

i have query on regards what if any lawyer started to file wrong cases against any persons? or started to threatening for to file lawsuit against him ?

what we can do in this situation.

please advise.

Thanks in advance
Kamlesh Shah

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N.K.Assumi (Advocate) 14 February 2023

Your are making onlly a hypothetical query.

Rama chary Rachakonda (Secunderabad/Telangana state Highcourt practice watsapp no.9989324294 ) 14 February 2023

disciplinary action on lawyers/advocates, takes by bar councils of concern states.

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Anita Aldrich 20 February 2023

If a lawyer is misusing their power and position by filing wrong cases or threatening to file a lawsuit against someone, the affected person can take the following actions:

File a complaint with the Bar Council of the state where the lawyer is registered.
File a complaint with the police, if the threat is severe or the lawyer has committed a crime.
Hire another lawyer to counter the wrong allegations or seek legal advice on how to proceed.

It is important to note that if a lawyer is found guilty of misconduct, their license to practice law can be revoked by the Bar Council Terraria.. Therefore, it is recommended to report any such incidents to the appropriate authorities.