Duties of Advocates to courts are:

# to maintain a respectful attitude and dignity towards courts.

# not to impact on the decision of a court by any unlawful or inappropriate means.

# use his best effort to avoid his client from doing unfair practices.

# to appear in the court in the prescribed dress, and a presentable manner.

# to wear bands or gown in courts only or ceremonial occasions and not in public places.

# not to plead in any matter in which he is himself interested.

unishment For Professional Misconduct

As per section 35 of the Advocate Act,1961 if a person is found guilty of professional misconduct
then the case will be referred to a disciplinary committee, then they fix a date of hearing and issue a
notice to the Advocate. Then the disciplinary committee of the State Bar Council, will hear both the
parties, the court may:
# Dismiss the complaint,
# warning to advocate;
# suspend the Advocate from practice for certain period of time;
# remove the name of an advocate from the state roll of advocates.

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