The Bar Council of Maharashtra Vs M.V. Dabholkar
SC upheld advocates’ duty to maintain dignity, condemned unethical client solicitation, and stressed fair procedures in disciplinary actions.
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SC upheld advocates’ duty to maintain dignity, condemned unethical client solicitation, and stressed fair procedures in disciplinary actions.
Landmark ruling defining Governor-ministers-judiciary powers; upheld that Governor must act on ministerial advice, reinforcing responsible government.
SC ruled that public meetings on streets are protected under Articles 19(1)(a) & 19(1)(b), limiting state power to impose arbitrary restrictions.
Landmark 1984 ruling protecting press freedom; held that fiscal measures restricting newspaper circulation violate Article 19(1)(a).
The Court protected personal liberty, awarding compensation for illegal detention, setting a precedent for enforcing fundamental rights under Article 32.