Lawyer Solicitation Through Online Platforms: In a landmark judgment passed on July 3rd, 2024, the Madras High Court took a strong stance against lawyers soliciting work through online service providers. The court emphasized that the legal profession is not a business driven by profit, but rather a service to society. The verdict comes in response to a petition filed against websites like Quikr, Sulekha, and Justdial, which offered online lawyer services. Madras High Court Cracks Down on Lawyer Solicitation Through Online Platforms Unethical Solicitation and Violation of Rules: The court, presided over by Justice SM Subramaniam and Justice C Kumarappan, highlighted that such practices violate the Bar Council of India (BCI) Rules. These rules strictly prohibit lawyers from advertising or soliciting work directly or indirectly, including actions like furnishing newspaper comments or publishing photographs related to cases. The bench pointed out the fundamental difference between the legal profession and other professions. Legal services are not a “job” or a “business,” but rather a means to provide social welfare. While lawyers do receive fees, these fees are a token of respect for their knowledge and time invested in a case. Dignity and Integrity at Stake on Lawyer Solicitation Through Online Platforms : The court expressed concern about the growing trend of “business models” within the legal profession. Practices like lawyer rankings and customer ratings were deemed detrimental to the dignity and integrity expected from legal professionals. Justice Subramaniam stated, “It is agonising that some legal professionals today are trying to adopt […]
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According to reports, a woman from Kanpur who has been described as a police constable was caught in the act by her husband while having an illicit relationship with an attorney. The video is becoming viral on social media sites, and internet users are responding to it in a variety of ways. The woman who changed her clothing is heard saying to her husband in the video, “Your photography is done now, let’s go,” after noticing that he was filming the entire episode. A controversial incident involving a female cop has surfaced in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The police were alerted to the event by an anonymous tipster when the constable was discovered in an offensive position with an advocate inside of government facilities. When police arrived on the scene, they discovered the constable and the advocate in an unsavoury situation. Since then, a video of the incident has gained widespread online popularity. According to reports, the concerned policeman is wed to another constable who works for the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). She resides in the Police Line Government Quarters and is currently assigned to the Family Counseling Center. The pair is currently embroiled in a legal issue, though. The female officer was found to be having an affair with an advocate following this marital dispute. The two were rumoured to have been meeting frequently in secret. The cops were caught on camera throughout the incident, as shown in the viral video of the constable and the lawyer. The attorney […]
