Supreme Court Refuses to Entertain Lawyer’s Plea Against Licence Suspension After 20 Years

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea filed by a lawyer challenging the suspension of his licence nearly 20 years after enrolment.

The action was based on allegations that he misrepresented his age to bypass the 45-year limit for becoming an advocate.

The Court expressed serious doubts about his eligibility, pointing to inconsistencies in records, including details related to his children and educational documents. It was not convinced by arguments citing his long years of practice.

The petitioner ultimately withdrew the plea, and the Court directed him to approach the Bar Council of India, which has been asked to decide the matter within four months.

[Jagmal Singh Mandhan v. Bar Council of Punjab & Haryana & Ors.]