The Bombay High Court, presided over by Justice Rajesh S. Patil, has clarified that Rule 6 of the Standards of Professional Conduct and Etiquette framed by the Bar Council of India (BCI) prohibits an advocate from appearing before a court or tribunal where a relative is part of the bench, rather than barring an advocate
BCI Rule Bars Advocates Only Where Relative Is Part of Bench, Not From Representing Family Members: Bombay High Court
