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Accordingly, the Court directed that advocates facing charges for heinous offences shall be barred from appearing before any court or tribunal in the State of Uttar Pradesh until the conclusion of the disciplinary proceedings or trials pending against them. The direction is to operate as an interim measure and will remain in force until the final outcome of the respective of the final determination of the criminal cases or disciplinary inquiries.

In addition to the bar on practice, the Court ordered that the trials of the concerned advocates be shifted to jurisdictions outside Uttar Pradesh to ensure that the proceedings are not influenced by any local considerations. This shift aims to guarantee a fair and impartial hearing in accordance with the principles of natural justice.

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The Court clarified that the order does not constitute a finding of guilt; it is a precautionary step taken to preserve the sanctity of the legal profession and the judicial process while the allegations are investigated. The bench stressed that the right to practise is reinstated upon acquittal or the satisfactory conclusion of the proceedings, subject to any further directions of the Bar Council.

The judgment underscores the Court’s commitment to prevent the infiltration of criminal elements into the legal profession and to uphold the ethical standards expected of officers of the court. It serves as a reminder that the privilege to practise law carries with it a duty to maintain the highest standards of conduct, and any deviation that threatens the integrity of the justice system will be met with appropriate regulatory action.

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