Law Ministry writes to Law Officers, asks them not to take up private cases

Gaurav Pathak

15 Nov 2014 11:52 AM IST

  • Law Ministry writes to Law Officers, asks them not to take up private cases

    Reminding law officers about Rule 8 of the the Law Officers (Condition of Service) Rules, 1987, the Law Ministry has asked the law officers to not to take up private cases until unless there exists a compelling reason.Rule 8 (1) of the the Law Officers (Condition of Service) Rules, 1987 states, ‘A Law Officer shall not (1) hold briefs in any court for any party except the Government of India...

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