Advocates' association against draft rules

BANGALORE: The Advocates'' Association has expressed displeasure over the draft rules published by Karnataka High Court on conduct of advocates.
The rules pertain to conduct of advocates and their prompt appearance in court, among other issues. As per the rules, forming unlawful groups on the court premises and shouting or addressing the presiding officer in a raised voice or disturbing court proceedings in any manner are prohibited.
Association president D.L.Jagadeesh on Saturday said a representation will be submitted to Chief Justice N.K. Jain and other judges of the bench to withdraw the draft rules notification.
"There is no necessity for such rules that will infringe on advocates'' freedom. Incidents of misconduct are very rare and the Bar Council can deal with it," Jagadeesh asserted.
Jagadeesh said the association will on Monday urge the CJ and others on the Bench to to withdraw the rules.