(Under rule 5 in Chapter I, Part VII)

Notice under Sections  35/36 of the 
Advocates Act, 1961 and rule 5, Chapter I, Part VII of the Rules of the Bar 
Council of India

Before the Disciplinary Committee of this Bar Council of …………

D. C. Complaint No. …………….. 20 ………….

……………….								Complainant/s
(With Address)

						Vs

………………
(With Address)								Respondent/s

The complainant/s filed complaint dated …………… against respondent/s, a copy of which is sent herewith before the said Committee of the Bar Council …………. Under section 35/36 of the Advocate Act, 1961 and the Disciplinary Committee has fixed ……….. (time) on ………. (date) for the hearing of  the case at …………… (Place) in under the relevant rules of the Council.

The Respondent may submit his statement of defence together with any documents or affidavits in support of his defence within ………………. days from the date of this notice. The respondent shall send one copy of his statement of defence to the complainant direct under registered A.D. cover. The complainant may be entitled to file a reply to the statement of defence together with such documents on which he may  rely in support thereof within …………. days.

The said parties are required to appear in person or through Advocate before the said Committee on the said date, time and place or any other date or dates and place to which the matter may be adjourned. It shall be open to the parties to examine the witnesses that may be permitted before the Disciplinary Committee.

If, on any date of hearing any party is absent, the hearing will proceed ex parte against him.

Dated this the …………….. day of the month …………… 20…….

By Order

Registrar,
Disciplinary Committee,
Bar Council of ………….