Advocates Act | State Bar Council's Disciplinary Probe Must Conclude Before BCI Hears Appeal: Punjab & Haryana High Court

In a recent landmark decision, the Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that the Bar Council of India (BCI) cannot entertain an appeal against an interim order passed by the State Bar Council’s disciplinary committee when the investigation is still ongoing and no final punishment has been imposed. The ruling clarifies the procedural limitations of the Bar Council of India regarding disciplinary matters before the State Bar Council has completed…