The syllabus document outlines topics related to professional ethics and the legal profession in India. It discusses the nature and regulation of the legal profession, including the roles of state bar councils and the Bar Council of India. It also addresses issues like strikes by lawyers, professional misconduct and its control. Additionally, it covers contempt of court, including civil and criminal contempt, related punishments and defenses. Finally, it discusses bench-bar relations and the accountability of lawyers to courts, clients and society, as well as the role of law and legal profession in social transformation. Students are expected to write a minimum 40 page paper addressing these topics.
The syllabus document outlines topics related to professional ethics and the legal profession in India. It discusses the nature and regulation of the legal profession, including the roles of state bar councils and the Bar Council of India. It also addresses issues like strikes by lawyers, professional misconduct and its control. Additionally, it covers contempt of court, including civil and criminal contempt, related punishments and defenses. Finally, it discusses bench-bar relations and the accountability of lawyers to courts, clients and society, as well as the role of law and legal profession in social transformation. Students are expected to write a minimum 40 page paper addressing these topics.
The syllabus document outlines topics related to professional ethics and the legal profession in India. It discusses the nature and regulation of the legal profession, including the roles of state bar councils and the Bar Council of India. It also addresses issues like strikes by lawyers, professional misconduct and its control. Additionally, it covers contempt of court, including civil and criminal contempt, related punishments and defenses. Finally, it discusses bench-bar relations and the accountability of lawyers to courts, clients and society, as well as the role of law and legal profession in social transformation. Students are expected to write a minimum 40 page paper addressing these topics.
Syllabus- Professional Ethics and Professional Accounting System
1. Legal Profession in India
A) Nature and Characteristics of : i) Professional Ethics ii) Legal Profession iii) Historical Perspective and Regulation of Legal Profession, Constitution, Function, Powers and Jurisdiction of State Bar Council and Bar Council of India Admission and enrolment of Advocates. iv) Strike by the Lawyers v) Extent of Professionalization of Legal Profession vi) Professional Misconduct and its Control 2. Contempt of Court A) Civil Contempt B) Criminal Contempt -Punishment -Defences
3. Bench- Bar Relations
Accountability of Lawyers Towards: -Court -Clients -Society Role of Law and Legal Profession in Social Transform
Note : 1.Write on above topics (Minimum 40 Pages)
2. Practical diary will be provided any circumstances same day as practical has been