Lawyer convicted of lying (dishonesty)

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Pritam Singh struck off the roll by Law Society.

@Babe:All lawyers convicted of dishonesty in Courts are struck off the roll by Law Society to protect the people from dishonest lawyers.

Are netizens here suggesting Pritam Singh to be treated differently or given special treatment just because he is a WP chief?

 @Babe:lawyer lying - professional ethical code

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Lawyers are strictly prohibited from knowingly lying, fabricating evidence, or making false statements of material fact to a court, opposing counsel, or third parties. Professional codes of ethics require attorneys to balance zealous advocacy for their clients with an overriding duty of candor and honesty to the legal system.

Core Ethical Rules

Duty of Candor: Under standards like ABA Model Rule 3.3, lawyers cannot knowingly offer false evidence to a tribunal or fail to correct a false statement of material fact. [1]

Truthfulness to Others: Under ABA Model Rule 4.1, lawyers must not knowingly make false statements of material fact to third parties during representation. [1]

No Fraudulent Assistance: Attorneys cannot assist a client in conduct they know is criminal or fraudulent. [1]

What Happens When a Client Lies

Remedial Action: If an attorney learns a client has lied or intends to commit perjury in court, they must first urge the client to correct or withdraw the falsehood. [1]

Disclosure or Withdrawal: If the client refuses, the lawyer's duty of honesty to the court takes precedence over confidentiality, requiring the lawyer to take remedial steps up to and including disclosing the perjury to the judge or withdrawing from the case. [1, 2]

Consequences of Lawyer Dishonesty

Disciplinary Action: Violating truthfulness and candor rules can result in formal reprimand, suspension, or permanent disbarment from practicing law.

Legal Penalties: Lying in legal documents or court can expose a lawyer to contempt of court charges, civil liability, or criminal penalties.

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@Babe:Pritam Singh committed a serious breach in professional ethical code as a lawyer.

This netizens outpouring support of Pritam Singh as political persecution are appalling.

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