An Advocate Cannot Be Criminally Liable For Negligence In Performing Professional Services: Chhattisgarh HC [Read Judgment]

While quashing criminal proceedings against an Advocate, the Chhattisgarh High Court reiterated that negligence in performing professional services cannot attract criminal liability. "It is true that the petitioner could have exhibited more and greater professional care and competence, yet in failure to exercise the same, she could not have been held criminally liable," Justice Sanjay...