Supreme Court: Advocates Must Prove Contract Existence for Section 138 Claims on Disputed Liability in Negotiable Instruments Act.

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....Proceedings initiated against the appellant u/s 138 of the NI Act - professional misconduct on the part of advocate - If liability is disputed, the advocate has to independently prove the contract. Claim based on percentage of subject matter in litigation cannot be the basis of a complaint under Section 138 of the Act. - SC....