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Supreme Court: Right to lawyer for all, even 'wicked'

Published Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · Updated July 1

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  • Upholding Legal Ethics — 1 source

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The Supreme Court of India has reiterated that bar associations cannot pass resolutions to deny legal representation to any accused, emphasizing that such actions are illegal and against professional ethics. This stance upholds the constitutional right to a lawyer for all individuals, regardless of the nature of their alleged crimes.

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  • A 2010 Supreme Court judgment in A.S. Mohammed Rafi versus State of Tamil Nadu declared resolutions by Bar bodies to deny legal representation as "wholly illegal, against all traditions and professional ethics".

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Upholding Legal Ethics
  • The Hindu

    The Hindu emphasizes the Supreme Court's upholding of constitutional rights and professional ethics in the legal system, particularly against local bar resolutions that seek to deny legal representation.

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