Subject Code: LAW 704 Roll No......................................
SEMESTER EXAMINATION 2022-2023
IV Year, VII Semester, BALLB/BBALLB
NAME OF THE SUBJECT: PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING
SYSTEM
Duration: 3:00 hrs. Max Marks: 70
Note: Attempt all questions. All questions carry equal marks. In case of any ambiguity or missing
data, the same may be assumed and state the assumption made in the answer.
Q 1. Answer any four parts of the following within 100 to 125 words. 4x3.5=14
a) Is advocacy a business or occupation? Analyse the growth and status of the legal
profession in India.
b) What do you mean by Professional ethics? How does it regulate the Legal
Profession in the present scenario?
c) “Cordial relations between Bench and Bar the utmost requirement of the legal
profession in India”. Comment
d) What are the duties of a lawyer towards the Court and Clients? Discuss.
e) Distinguish between Senior Advocates and Advocates on Record.
f) Briefly explain the powers and functions of State Bar Councils.
Q 2. Answer any four parts of the following within 100 to 125 words. 4x3.5=14
a) What should be the Junior-senior relationship for the effective administration of
justice? Discuss.
b) Explain in brief the Code of Conduct or Duties of Lawyers.
c) Write a short note on the development of the Legal Profession in India.
d) Woman Lawyer’s opportunities and handicaps. Discuss.
e) Discuss the right of Appeal to the Supreme Court in case of an order of
Punishment for Misconduct.
f) Explain in brief the Right to Legal Aid. Who is entitled to Legal aid?
Q 3. Answer any two parts of the following within 200 to 250 words. 2x7=14
a) What is Contempt of Court? Distinguish between Civil and Criminal Contempt.
b) Discuss the role of lawyers in accelerating and facilitating the social Change
visualised by the Indian Constitution.
c) Explain the procedure and powers of the Disciplinary Committee for punishing
the misconduct.
Q 4. Answer any two parts of the following within 200 to 250 words. 2x7=14
a) Discuss the remedies or defences available to a Contemner in case of Criminal
and Civil Contempt.
b) Write a note on the functions and Powers of the Bar Council of India.
c) Write notes on-
i. Judicial Review
ii. Bar against Soliciting work
Q 5. Answer any two parts of the following within 200 to 250 words. 2x7=14
a) Analyse the role and accountability Conflict between the Bar Council of India
and the University Grants Commission in relation to legal education in India.
b) What amounts to Professional Misconduct? Discuss the procedure of deciding
the misconduct under the provisions of the Advocates Act, 1961.
c) What is meant by Professional Ethics? What is the necessity of Professional
Ethics in the Legal Profession?
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