Shocking That Lawyer Is Seeking Protection To Run Brothel: Madras High Court Asks State Bar Council To Ensure Members Are Enrolled From 'Reputed Institutions'

Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu: In a significant judgment delivered on July 5, 2024, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court dismissed both the writ petition and the criminal original petition filed by an advocate accused of running a brothel under the pretense of providing oil bath services. The case, filed under Section 372 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), highlights the misuse of professional status by an advocate to promote…