THE CRIME REPORT INTELLIGIZE

There was a road accident in which an illiterate peasant was killed. X, an advocate rushes to the scene of accident and takes the thumb impressions of the deceased's wife on vakalat giving the case to him, saying that it was necessary formality and that he would get her some money. Later another advocate Y approaches her and cooly explains about motor vehicle accidents and compensation and takes vakalat. Now the two advocates clash in the Bar on who should represent her. Discuss legal, ethical and other aspects of the issue.

  Issue: 1. Whether the acts of advocate X and Y are valid? NO 2. Whether such acts amounts to professional misconduct? YES Rule: Section 35...