Question

An advocate is under an obligation to uphold the rule of law and ensure that the public justice system is enabled to function at its full potential. ... It was said in-

• A. Hikmant ali khan Vs Ishwar Prasad Arya, 1997 3 SCC 131
• B. O.P. Sharma Vs high court of Punjab & Haryana, (2011) 6 SCC 86
• C. L.D. Jaikwal Vs state of Uttar Pradesh, (1984) 3 SCC 405
• D. Shamsher singh bedi Vs High court of Punjab & Haryana, (1996) 7 SCC 99.

Hint:

The {O.P. Sharma} case is a key authority on the high ethical standards expected of advocates. It underscores that an advocate's primary duty is to the court and the administration of justice, which must be upheld at all times.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The quoted observation emphasizing the advocate's fundamental duty to uphold the rule of law and the integrity of the justice system was made by the Supreme Court in the case of O.P. Sharma v. High Court of Punjab & Haryana (2011). In this case, the Court was dealing with professional misconduct and stressed that advocates are officers of the court and have a paramount duty to assist the court in the administration of justice. The Court held that even minor violations of professional ethics by an advocate cannot be ignored as they undermine the public's faith in the legal system.