Supreme Court Imposes Rs.1 Lakh Cost On Advocate For Scandalous Allegations Against Woman; Suspends Bar License For 3 Years

The Supreme Court recently refused to interfere with a 3-year suspension order for an advocate's license, noting that he was harassing the woman-complainant by levelling scandalous allegations against her.The Court also imposed a cost of Rs.1 lakh on the advocate and directed that his license shall not be renewed without its prior permission."Having regard to the serious misconduct carried out...