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R. Muthukrishnan v. The Registrar General of the High Court of Judicature at Madras

Prima facie Rules framed by the High Court appear to be encroaching on the disciplinary power of the Bar Council.

(Arun Mishra and Indira Banerjee, JJ.)

R. Muthukrishnan __________________________________ Petitioner

v.

The Registrar General of the High Court of Judicature at Madras ______________________________________________ Respondent

Writ Petition(s) (Civil) No(s). 612/2016, decided on September 4, 2018

The Order of the court was delivered by

Order

1. Prima facie Rules framed by the High Court appear to be encroaching on the disciplinary power of the Bar Council.

2. It is stated that Review Committee constituted by the High Court is revising the Rules. Time is prayed for on behalf of the respondent for submitting report of the Review Committee. Without commenting on the merits of the case, four weeks’ time is granted.

3. List in the last week of October, 2018.

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