Punjab & Haryana High Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Of 'Unestablished Advocate' Seeking Financial Help From Bar Council

The Punjab & Haryana High Court refused to entertain a lawyer's plea seeking direction to the Bar Council for the States to provide her financial assistance, for her being an "un-established advocate."

The advocate had sought reimbursement of medical expenses, house rent allowance, personal security officer, travel expenses and an aid to her.

Justice Anil Kshetarpal and Justice Rohit Kapoor said, "Sine-qua-non for issuance of writ in the nature of mandamus is a legal/vested right. The petitioner has failed to draw the attention of the court to any legal/vested right in her favour."

The counsel appearing in person had submitted that Section 6 of the 1961 Act provides for financial help to poor.

"This, at the most, can be considered as an enabling provision for the Bar Council to make provision for aid and help to poor and un-established advocates, however, it does not confer any corresponding legal/vested right," the bench opined.

In the light of the above, the plea was dismissed.

Ms. Ravneet Kaur, Advocate (in person)

Title: RAVNEET KAUR v. BAR COUNCIL OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AND ANR

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