Advocate-on-Record Who Filed Petition Liable For Wrong Statement Even If Drafted By Another Advocate: Supreme Court

In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India addressed the responsibilities of Advocates-on-Record (AoRs) in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of petitions and appeals filed before the Court. The Court emphasized that AoRs are fully accountable for the contents of petitions, even when drafted by other advocates, and warned of potential consequences for neglecting due diligence under Rule 10 of Order 4 of the Supreme Court Rules, 2013. This…