Question

What is the punishment for advocates if the established finding of the Bar Council is misappropriation

• A. Impose a fine
• B. Name of the advocate will be struck off from the Rolls
• C. Suspension from practice
• D. All of the above

Hint:

The Bar Council can impose various punishments such as striking off from the Rolls, suspension, or imposing a fine for misconduct like misappropriation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Punishment for Misappropriation.
According to the Advocates Act and the Bar Council of India, if an advocate is found guilty of misappropriation, several punishments can be imposed, including striking off the advocate's name from the Rolls, suspension from practice, and the imposition of a fine.

Step 2: Explanation of Other Options.
- (a) A fine may be imposed, but it is not the only consequence of misappropriation. - (b) and (c) Striking the advocate off the Rolls or suspension can also occur based on the gravity of the misconduct.

Step 3: Conclusion.
All of the above are possible punishments when misappropriation is established.