https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=190336 An advocate who, while acting for a client, purchases property that is the subject of pending litigation involving that client commits professional misconduct because the transaction creates a direct conflict between personal interest and professional duty. The conduct was treated as undermining fairness in the litigation and confidence in the administration of justice, particularly where the property formed part of disputed inheritance claims and title remained uncertain. The disciplinary sanction of suspension from practice for one year was upheld as a proportionate response to the seriousness of the misconduct. en-us Tue, 08 Jul 1997 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 13 Feb 2017 10:28:25 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=190336 An advocate who, while acting for a client, purchases property that is the subject of pending litigation involving that client commits professional misconduct because the transaction creates a direct conflict between personal interest and professional duty. The conduct was treated as undermining fairness in the litigation and confidence in the administration of justice, particularly where the property formed part of disputed inheritance claims and title remained uncertain. The disciplinary sanction of suspension from practice for one year was upheld as a proportionate response to the seriousness of the misconduct. Case-Laws Indian Laws Tue, 08 Jul 1997 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=190336