JUDGMENT

Prathiba M. Singh, J. (Oral)--This hearing has been done through hybrid mode.

2. The present petition has been filed by four lawyers challenging the impugned notices issued by the Bar Council of Delhi (hereinafter "BCD") dated 13th February, 2023 calling upon the Petitioners to be present in person on 24th February, 2023 at 4.00 pm at the BCD's office. The notice reads as under:

"Sir/Madam,

Bar Council of Delhi in its meeting held on 06th February, 2023 considered the above cited subject.

(Copy enclosed)

You are hereby directed to file your reply (25 copies) on receipt of this notice with an advance copy to the complainant and you are further directed to be present in person on 24th February, 2023 at 4.00 PM, (Friday) in the office of the Bar Council of Delhi at 2/6, Siri Fort Institutional Area, Khel Gaon Marg, New Delhi-110 049, failing which matter will be proceeded ex-parte in your absence and necessary action as per law will be taken."

3. The said notice also calls upon the Petitioners to file a reply (25 copies) giving advance copy to the Complainant.

4. The notices which are under challenge by the Petitioners are pursuant to a complaint filed by the authorised represe