AI Overview...
- Lawyers
- Lawyers provide legal advice, represent clients in courts, and may consult with other legal professionals. They are involved in legal proceedings, and their qualifications determine their ability to practice and represent clients domestically and abroad.
- For example, a practicing lawyer sought to prohibit government doctors from private practice, highlighting issues of professional conduct and regulation ADVOCATE P.P.JOYI Vs THE STATE OF KERALA - Kerala.
- Lawyers also engage in consultations with clients and other professionals, and decisions ultimately rest with the client or the party involved Tanuku Municipality represented by its Chairman B. Seetharamam VS State OF A. P. represented by its Secretary, Municipal Administration,hyderabad - Andhra Pradesh, Director VS Roji George - Consumer, R. Pushpam VS The State of Madras represented by the Secretary, Local Administration Department, Fort St. George, Madras - Madras.
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In cases involving legal delays, lawyers may cite personal health issues or other reasons for delayed actions K. M. Mathew VS M. Murukanandan - Kerala.
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Doctors
- Medical professionals are subject to standards of care, and their evidence can be critical in legal cases, such as in medical negligence or assault cases. Discrepancies between medical and ocular evidence can occur but may not necessarily discredit the prosecution’s case Bandhu Oraon VS State Of Bihar - Patna.
- Doctors’ conduct is regulated by rules, especially for government doctors, with restrictions on private practice to prevent conflicts of interest ADVOCATE P.P.JOYI Vs THE STATE OF KERALA - Kerala.
- Medical negligence is a significant concern; courts have held doctors accountable when their actions fall below accepted standards, leading to liability and compensation Pulak Saha VS State of Tripura - Tripura, Director VS Roji George - Consumer.
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In cases of patient death, medical opinions (e.g., suicide vs. natural death) are considered, and doctors' assessments can influence legal outcomes Bharat Das VS State Of Chhattisgarh - Chhattisgarh.
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Analysis and Conclusion
- Both lawyers and doctors play crucial roles in legal and medical contexts, respectively, with their actions and conduct subject to regulation and scrutiny.
- The legal system recognizes the importance of expert testimony from doctors and the professional conduct of lawyers, balancing their advice and actions with legal standards.
- Discrepancies in evidence or conduct issues can impact case outcomes, but courts tend to uphold the credibility of medical and legal professions when standards are met.
- Ultimately, both professions are accountable for ethical and professional conduct, which is vital for justice and public trust.
References:
- Bandhu Oraon VS State Of Bihar - Patna, Subramaniam Hariharan vs ACIT - Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, ADVOCATE P.P.JOYI Vs THE STATE OF KERALA - Kerala, Tanuku Municipality represented by its Chairman B. Seetharamam VS State OF A. P. represented by its Secretary, Municipal Administration,hyderabad - Andhra Pradesh, Pulak Saha VS State of Tripura - Tripura, Bharat Das VS State Of Chhattisgarh - Chhattisgarh, Director VS Roji George - Consumer, R. Pushpam VS The State of Madras represented by the Secretary, Local Administration Department, Fort St. George, Madras - Madras, K. M. Mathew VS M. Murukanandan - Kerala
Search Results for "No for against Lawyer and Doctors"
2000 0 Supreme(Pat) 719 • India - Patna
SOMESHWAR NATH PATHAK, NARAYAN ROY
It was still further submitted by the appellants lawyer that the doctors evidence is inconsistent with the ocular evidence, in so far as the deceased was assaulted three times by accused-Budu Oraon with sabal, whereas the Doctor found only one incised injury. ... So, I do not think, the case of the prosecution shall be disbelieved on the ground of the aforesaid discrepancies, as pointed out by the appellants lawyer. ... The doctors evidence, in this connection, is also important and he has found one lac....
2025 Supreme(Online)(ITAT) 6520 • India - Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (Delhi Bench)
SHRI ANUBHAV SHARMA, JM, SHRI MANISH AGARWAL, AM
Even under the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements which India has entered into with various countries, there are separate Articles/provisions relating to taxation of “Fee for Technical Services” and “Independent Personal Services” (“IPS”), like that of lawyer, doctors ... Lawyer, registered as an Advocate can practice in Indian courts, but for representing Indian clients his qualifications as an Advocate may not be sufficient to represent the Indian client in courts or proceedings abroad. ... Referring to various aspects of taxability ....
2007 Supreme(Online)(KER) 40358 • India - High Court of Kerala
V.K.BALI, CJ, M.RAMACHANDRAN, J
Fact of the Case: The petitioner, a practicing lawyer, sought to prohibit government doctors from engaging in private ... He requested the issuance of a model code for government doctors' conduct in emergencies. ... Conduct - Government Doctors - Government Servants' Conduct Rules, 1960 - The court upheld that existing restrictions on private ... Petitioner, a practising lawyer, feels that the private practice of the Government Doctors require to be altogether stopped. ... According ....
1989 0 Supreme(AP) 135 • India - Andhra Pradesh
S.S.M.QUADRI
A patent consults a doctor; a client consults his lawyer ; two lawyers or two doctors may hold consultations between therrselves. In either case the final decision is with the ccnsultor, but he will not generally ignore the advice except for good reasons. So too in the case oi a public authority. ... A conference in which the parties e. g. , lawyers or medical practitioners consult and deliberate. The action of consulting. " ... ( 13 ) ONE may consult a person, be a lay man or expert, a book or ones pil....
2022 0 Supreme(Tri) 305 • India - Tripura
INDRAJIT MAHANTY, S. G. CHATTOPADHYAY
... ... Issues: Did the hospital administration and doctors commit medical negligence causing the death of Bhaskar Debroy? ... negligence - Petition filed in public interest for inquiry into medical negligence leading to the death of Bhaskar Debroy, a young lawyer ... - Interim compensation of Rs. 10,00,000/- awarded to the mother of the deceased - Findings highlighted gross negligence by the doctors ... Petitioner has sought to project in-action and negligence on the part of doctors and hospital administration which ac....
2002 0 Supreme(Chh) 15 • India - Chhattisgarh
FAKHRUDDIN
Shri Naved, learned panel lawyer submitted that pursuant to the order of this Court dated 8-11-2001 the report has been received. The doctors have opined the death as suicidal. ... Learned Panel Lawyer further submitted that it is a case where the demand of dowry of Rs. 50,000/- was made by the applicants from the deceased. Learned counsel for the applicants on the other hand submitted that there was no demand of dowry at all. ... It is said that the death of the deceased might be natural or due to reaction of medicines as the d....
• India - Consumer
B.K.TAIMNI, S.N.KAPOOR
Koruthu failing to prove that this act was as per accepted medical practice and/or followed by large body of doctors—Whether his ... ... Result: Hospital and Doctor’s appeals dismissed but appeal of complainants ... State of Punjab & Anr., 2005(6) SCC 1, there is a duty of care which the Doctors owed to the patient. We do not expect the Doctor to be of the high standard but the duty of care demands that they perform their duty and act in a manner, which is followed by large body of Doctors. ... Koruthu....
2021 0 Supreme(AP) 28 • India - Andhra Pradesh
M.SATYANARAYANA MURTHY
A patient consults a doctor, a client consults his lawyer; two lawyers or two doctors may hold consultations between them-selves. In either case the final decision is with the consulter, but he will not generally ignore the advice except for good reasons. So too in the case of a public authority. ... Black's Law Dictionary defines the expression as under : Consultation: Act of consulting of conferring; e.g. patient with doctor; client with lawyer. Deliberation of persons on some subjec....
1952 0 Supreme(Mad) 285 • India - Madras
SUBBA RAO
A patient: consults a doctor; a client consults his lawyer; two lawyers or two doctors may hold consultations between themselves. In either case the final decision is with the consultor, but he will not generally ignore the advice except for good reasons. So too in the case of a public authority.
1994 0 Supreme(Ker) 288 • India - Kerala
V.V.KAMAT, M.M.PAREED PILLAY
In the application for condonation of delay a statement is made by the petitioner/ appellant that as an after effect of the accident he was under treatment of doctors and could not consult a lawyer to conduct the cause in time.
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