Lawyer Cannot Claim Share in Client’s Property, Role Is to Advance Justice: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has dismissed an appeal by advocate Suraj Saxena, who claimed ownership of a disputed property allegedly left behind by his client (Surendra Mohan Tarun) in his name.

As noted in the suit filed by Sarabjit Singh, Tarun had sold him the property but later dispossessed him unlawfully. After Tarun’s death, Saxena claimed a registered will in his favour and even sought appointment as a receiver when his name appeared on the property’s nameplate.

The Division Bench held that lawyers are officers of the court who must help advance justice, not stake personal claims in clients’ property.

The appeal was accordingly dismissed.

[Suraj Saxena v Sarabjit Singh]