In the world of legal disputes, the lines between professional conduct and consumer rights sometimes blur, leading to landmark judgments. One such case involved Advocate M. Mathias, his client D.K. Gandhi, and a dishonoured cheque issued by Kamal Sharma. The Twists and Turns - Bar of Indian Lawyers v. D.K Gandhi & Anr. (SC) 2024 The case began when D.K. Gandhi hired Mathias to file a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act after Kamal Sharma's cheque for Rs.20,000 was dishonoured. Sharma agreed to provide a Demand Draft (DD) of Rs.20,000 and a cheque of Rs.5,000 for expenses. However, Mathias demanded Rs.5,000 in cash from Gandhi and filed a suit claiming this amount as his fee. He later handed Gandhi a DD for Rs.20,000 and a cheque for Rs.5,000, which Sharma stopped at Mathias's request. Gandhi then sought Rs.15,000 in compensation, including Rs.10,000 for mental agony, from the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, Delhi. Legal Battles: F...
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