Vasudev Pandurang Rathod And Ors vs Bar Council Of India And Ors

ik-169983271 Delhi High Court 23 February 2026 • 6 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (2)

Chirag Joshi Counsel Petitioner Niteen Kumar Sinha Counsel Petitioner

Parties (3)

Bar Council of India Respondent Yashwant Urban Credit Cooperative Society Limited Respondent Vasudev Pandurang Rathod Petitioner

Case Significance

Vasudev Pandurang Rathod And Ors vs Bar Council Of India And Ors is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 23, 2026 (citation: ik-169983271). Petitioners from Wardha, Maharashtra filed a writ petition in Delhi High Court challenging the dismissal of their disciplinary complaint against an advocate before the State Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa, and an appeal before the Bar Council of India. The court dismissed the petition on grounds of forum conveniens and lack of territorial jurisdiction — the cause of action arose entirely in Maharashtra and the petitioners had no connection to Delhi. Liberty was granted to approach the jur The case was heard by Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav. Counsel appearing: Chirag Joshi (counsel for petitioner), Niteen Kumar Sinha (counsel for petitioner).

Summary

Petitioners from Wardha, Maharashtra filed a writ petition in Delhi High Court challenging the dismissal of their disciplinary complaint against an advocate before the State Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa, and an appeal before the Bar Council of India. The court dismissed the petition on grounds of forum conveniens and lack of territorial jurisdiction — the cause of action arose entirely in Maharashtra and the petitioners had no connection to Delhi. Liberty was granted to approach the jurisdictional High Court.

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