Question

Any person aggrieved by an order made by the Disciplinary Committee of the Bar Council of India under Section 36 or 37 of the Advocates Act, may prefer an appeal to the:

• A. High Court
• B. Supreme Court
• C. State Government
• D. Central Government

Hint:

Remember: Under the Advocates Act, disciplinary control flows from State Bar Council → Bar Council of India → Supreme Court.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Legal provision.
According to Section 38 of the Advocates Act, 1961, an appeal against the decision of the Disciplinary Committee of the Bar Council of India lies only to the Supreme Court of India.

Step 2: Analyzing the options.
- (A) High Court: Wrong, because High Court has no jurisdiction under Section 38.
- (B) Supreme Court: Correct, as per statutory provision.
- (C) State Government: Wrong, no role in disciplinary matters of advocates.
- (D) Central Government: Wrong, disciplinary matters are self-regulated by Bar Councils and reviewed by Supreme Court.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the aggrieved person may appeal to the Supreme Court.