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This Supreme Court of India document discusses whether an advocate has a lien for unpaid fees on litigation files entrusted to them by a client. The appellant advocate refused to return files to the Madhya Pradesh State Co-operative Bank after being terminated, instead sending an invoice for Rs. 97,100 in unpaid fees. The Bar Council of India found the advocate guilty of misconduct for not returning the files. The Supreme Court examines whether advocates have a lien under Section 171 of the Contract Act or
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- kshitijsaxena
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- EN