Bar body fined for entertaining frivolous plaints against lawyers

The Supreme Court has reprimanded the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa (BCMG) for pursuing unsubstantiated complaints against two lawyers. The SC imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 in each case, emphasizing that bar councils must provide clear reasoning when referring complaints to disciplinary committees.

Sep 25, 2025 - 07:10
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The Supreme Court has reprimanded the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa (BCMG) for pursuing unsubstantiated complaints against two lawyers. The SC imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 in each case, emphasizing that bar councils must provide clear reasoning when referring complaints to disciplinary committees.

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