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I. INTRODUCTION
The phrase "Bench and Bar" denotes all judges and lawyers collectively. The
Bar and Bench play an extremely vital role in the administration of justice.
On that account, the successfulness if the administration of Justice is
dependent upon the amicable relationship between the Bar and Bench. It
has been rightly said that law does not live in the books, it lives with the
profession.
Since the lawyers assist the court in arriving at correct judgements which
shall be sustainable in the eyes of law, it is extremely important for him to
perform the following duties :-
Without proper assistance from the lawyer, it becomes difficult for the court
to decide a case in accordance with law and judgements passed in
ignorance of law cannot survive.
1. The members of the Bench and Bar are brought up in the same
kindergarten. Hence, they carry common ideals and traditions of
judicial discipline and ethics. Both are protectors of social values.
2. If independent judiciary is the pillar of democracy, the Bar is the
foundation of it. The Bar is the mother of the Bench as the former is
the principal ground for recruiting judges.
3. Therefore, both must work in harmony with each other for
advancement of justice. To accomplish this task, congenial relations
between the two must be developed and continued through reciprocal
faith and respect. Mutual confidence on both sides would always
smoothen the cause of justice.
4. Both should discharge their respective functions in an unbiased and
coordinated manner.
Held :- The apex court held that harmony between the bench and bar can
yield the best results in achieving the objectives enshrined in the
constitution.
Facts :- Counsel had connived with the opposite party for a compromise
without the authority of a client.
Held :- The advocate is duty bound to state the correct position of law. He
cannot mislead the court to take unfair advantage of it.