Authority: Madras High Court (Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari & Justice G. Arul Murugan)
Order Date: 12 June 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: S. Divanmydeen, seeking a mandamus under Article 226 to compel the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry to grant a No Objection Certificate (NOC) required for selection as Notary Advocate, based on his application dated 14 March 2026.
- Respondent: Secretary, Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry; standing counsel C.K. Chandrasekkar appeared for the respondent.
- The respondent informed the Court that complaints were pending against the petitioner but asserted that the application would be considered in accordance with law.
- The Court noted the petitioner's request for expeditious consideration and emphasized the need for prompt action.
Final Outcome
- The Court directed the Bar Council to consider the petitioner’s NOC application as expeditiously as possible, preferably within fifteen days of receipt of this order.
- The writ petition was disposed of without any order as to costs.
- The Court expressly stated that it did not express any opinion on the merits of the petition.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Notary Advocate Registration