Bar Council Canons of Professional Conduct and Etiquette

Chapter II, Clause 4-

Considering the fact that no harm was caused to the complainant and that the two other complaints .could not be sustained, the punishment awarded by the Tribunal was too severe.

Bangladesh Bar Council vs Khawja Abdul Gani and another 50 DLR (AD) 18.

Clause 4—

In accepting legal fees some considerations are to be made by the advocates themselves with regard to the time, labour and intricacies of the case. These are mere guidelines having no binding force. The High Court Division rightly held that the amount charged as legal fees is not disproportionate as there is no fixed standard of fees of advocates.

Bangladesh Bar Council vs Khawja Abdul Gani and another 50 DLR (AD) 18.

Clause 4-

The matter having been compromised between the parties who are close relations the punishment of reprimand is sufficient in the facts and circumstances of the present case, although an offence of this nature is not compoundable.

Bangladesh Bar Council vs Khawja Abdul Gani and another 50 DLR (AD) 18.