‘General Conduct & Appearance of

Advocates Before Court of Law’

Submitted by,
Mohammad Hussain
BL – 0227
Date: - 16th Feb, 2021
 General Conduct & Appearance of
Advocates Before Court of Law
Introduction
In furtherance of the powers vested in the Section – 55 of The Legal
Practitioners and Bar Council Act – 1973, The Pakistan Bar Council – a
statutory body to regulate the affairs of the Bar Councils and
administrative body of legal practitioners has described certain rules.
These rules also prescribe certain Bar Code Instructions (BCIs) for the
legal practitioners or advocates specifically in Chapter – XII of The Legal
Practitioners and Bar Councils Rules – 1976. These rules
comprehensively discuss the professional conduct of the advocates and
the mannerism of the profession. From Rule. 134 till 175-B, professional
conduct of the advocates is categorically discussed with regard to other
advocates, clients, general public and their duty towards the Court of
law.

General Conduct of Advocates

 It is the duty of every legal practitioner or advocate to uphold at all
times the dignity and high standing of his or her profession, as well
as his own dignity and integrity as a member thereof.
 It is a duty of every advocate that he or she shall not communicate
the about a subject of controversy with a party represented by
other advocate in his absence or even without their counsel’s
consent.
 It is a settled general conduct of the advocates not to create any
personal clash or grievance with the opposing counsel due to the
ill-feelings between the parties.
 As a part of general conduct for the advocates, it is a right of a
senior advocate to lead the case where more than one advocates
are representing the case, while junior members should assist him,
unless the senior so wants.
 To respect the senior and older members of the fraternity. In this
way, senior members or advocates will be courteous and helpful to
the younger ones as well.
 An Advocate in his professional capacity shall not advice the
violation of any law to his or her client. No matter what the
 circumstances are, violent and unlawful behavior is unacceptable
and condemnable in the fraternity of learned advocates and Bar
Councils members.

Appearance of Advocates Before Court of Law

Respectful appearance with humble attitude enhances the honor and
dignity of our Honorable Courts. This kind of behavior of our learned
advocates also enhances the integrity and trust in the Honorable Courts.
To maintain this behavior and appearance with gratitude before the
Honorable Courts, Rule. 159 till 167 are empathically stressed to be
followed by the member of legal fraternity.
 It is the duty of Advocates to appear in Court when a matter is
called and if it is so possible to make satisfactory alternative
arrangements.
 The learned Advocates must maintain their proper dress code
while appearing before any Court of Law or while attending the
meetings of the Bar Councils or Associations.
 An Advocate should in general refrain from volunteering his legal
opinion or addressing any arguments in cases where he is not
involved. Unless, he may be appointed as amicus curie to assist
the Court.
 Advocates must not publish substantial material in print or
electronic media as to pending or anticipated litigation may
interfere with fair trial in the Courts and otherwise, prejudice the
due administration of justice.
 An Advocate shall not intentionally misquote anything in the Court
that may affect the testimony of a witness or contents of a
document, nor shall he misquote any decision.
 It is an integral duty of Advocates to endeavor to prevent political
considerations from outweighing judicial fitness in the appointment
and selection of judges.
 It is the fundamental duty of an Advocate to maintain respectful
attitude towards the Court, so that the honor and integrity of the
Court must be upheld.
 It is the duty of Advocates to appear in Court when a matter is
called and if it is so possible to make satisfactory alternative
arrangements.