Rules under Advocates Act amended

In a bid to conduct court proceedings in a peaceful manner, the Madras High Court on Friday made changes to the existing rules under the Advocates Act.

“In exercise of powers conferred by Section 34(1) of Advocates Act, the court makes the following amendments to the existing rules. The amendments shall come into force with effect from the date of publication,” the notification released by the Registrar General of the High Court, said.

According to the new rules, the court has power under 14-A of Advocates Act to debar advocates who indulge in activities such as trying to influence a judge or participates in a procession inside court campus or holds placards inside the court hall, among others. The notification further said the court shall have the power to initiate action against misconduct under Rule 14-A