LANDMARK CASE

R.K. Anand v. Registrar, Delhi High Court

(2009) 8 SCC 106 · Supreme Court of India · Legal profession

At a glance

Citation: (2009) 8 SCC 106
Court: Supreme Court of India
Area of law: Legal profession
In one line: Yes. Contempt was upheld, and they were barred from appearing for some time.

1 Facts

Senior lawyers were caught in a sting trying to influence a witness.

2 Issue

Can lawyers be punished for interfering with justice?

3 What the court decided

Yes. Contempt was upheld, and they were barred from appearing for some time.

4 Why it matters

Lawyers' duty to the court.

5 Think about it

Is a sting operation fair evidence?

6 Analyse it yourself

Read the full judgment from an official source or a law database, then brief it in seven steps: facts, issues, arguments, decision, ratio, obiter and significance. Always check the citation before you rely on it.

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