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The disciplinary committee of a State Bar Council under Section 35(3) may pass which of these orders?
A{'text': 'Impose a monetary fine on the client', 'label': 'A'}
B{'text': 'Direct the advocate to undergo re-examination', 'label': 'B'}
C{'text': "Terminate the advocate's law degree", 'label': 'C'}
D{'text': 'Suspend the advocate from practice for a fixed period', 'label': 'D'}
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. {'text': 'Suspend the advocate from practice for a fixed period', 'label': 'D'}
1. Section 35(3) lists the orders open to the disciplinary committee after hearing.
2. It may dismiss the complaint or file the proceedings if initiated by the State Bar Council.
3. It may reprimand the advocate or suspend the advocate from practice for such period as it may deem fit.
4. It may remove the name of the advocate from the State roll. Fines on the client or degree termination are not listed.
_Source: The Advocates Act, 1961 (indiacode.nic.in), S. 35(3)_
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