Test 1 - pakarbiter

Q1. Under Rule 153, how must an advocate approach the defence of an accused person?

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A. By using all fair and honourable means permitted by law

B. By investigating the client personally

C. By avoiding public criticism during trial

D. By refusing if the client appears guilty

Q2. As per Rule 136, what is an advocate strictly prohibited from doing?

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A. Sharing compensation with unlicensed persons

B. Appearing without a gown

C. Hiring junior licensed advocates

D. Using clerks for filing court documents

Q3. According to Rule 135 of the Canons of Professional Conduct and Etiquette of Advocates, how is an advocate restricted from soliciting professional employment?

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A. He may promote his services on social media

B. He may use testimonials in his advertisements

C. He shall not solicit employment by advertisement or by any other means

D. He may advertise if he is a senior advocate

Q4. What does Rule 142 state about the order of precedence among advocates?

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A. Order of seating is decided by court staff

B. Advocates must uphold the order of precedence based on the Bar Council's roll, subject to constitutional usage

C. Senior advocates always come first, regardless of roll

D. Precedence is irrelevant in modern legal practice

Q5. What must an advocate disclose before accepting professional employment, as per Rule 147?

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A. Any relationship with the adverse party and interest in the subject matter

B. Whether he has previously lost similar cases

C. The expected time to conclude the case

D. His hourly rate

Q6. When is an advocate barred from accepting employment against a former client under Rule 146?

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A. When he has obtained confidential information during the previous employment

B. When the case was filed in a lower court

C. When the case is closed without judgment

D. When the client has moved to another city

Q7. According to Rule 150, how must an advocate handle client property or funds?

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A. He can delay reporting for up to 30 days

B. He may use it temporarily in emergencies

C. He can deposit it in his personal bank account

D. He must not mix it with his own and must promptly report its receipt

Q8. Who has the right to lead a case when multiple advocates are engaged on one side, as per Rule 144?

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A. The youngest advocate

B. The senior member unless he directs otherwise

C. The advocate hired last

D. Any one of them on a rotational basis

Q9. Under Rule 141, when is the division of legal fees permissible?

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A. With a retired judge acting as a mediator

B. With a client-approved third party

C. With the clerk or assistant of the advocate

D. Only with another advocate and based on division of work as per agreement

Q10. What is forbidden for an advocate under Rule 145?

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A. Accepting gifts from the client’s opponent

B. Criticizing judicial orders

C. Acquiring an interest adverse to the client in the property involved in the case

D. Speaking ill of the opposing party

Q11. What kind of representation is forbidden under Rule 148?

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A. Representation involving conflicting interests

B. Representation in criminal matters

C. Representation in tax matters

D. Representation in arbitration

Q12. What kind of legal advice is forbidden under Rule 152?

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A. Advising to appeal a lower court’s order

B. Advising violation of any law, unless advising in good faith that the law is invalid

C. Advising withdrawal of complaint

D. Advising filing of civil suits

Q13. What kind of transaction is prohibited under Rule 149 regarding case-related property?

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A. Accepting court fees as property

B. Buying property at judicial sale where the advocate appears for a party

C. Advising client to sell disputed property

D. Transferring property to client's family

Q14. As per Rule 139, how should an advocate respond to a client’s wish to hire additional counsel?

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A. Consider it an insult and withdraw

B. Accept that it is the client’s right and not a sign of distrust

C. File an objection with the bar council

D. Demand full control of the case

Q15. What is the prescribed conduct of junior advocates toward senior advocates under Rule 143?

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A. They should be respectful, and seniors should be courteous and helpful

B. They should avoid contact outside court

C. Juniors should not speak unless allowed by the judge

D. They must always argue cases alone

Q16. Under Rule 138, how should an advocate avoid unethical communication with a judge?

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A. By filing applications in chambers without notice

B. By calling the judge’s personal number

C. By sending private messages through clerks

D. By not communicating with the judge in absence of opposing counsel, except in open Court or ex parte matters

Q17. Under Rule 135, what is allowed as long as it does not contain personal advertisement?

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A. Social media influencer campaigns

B. Client reviews on law firm websites

C. Use of ordinary professional cards, name plates, or directory listings

D. Display of court victories on billboards

Q18. According to Rule 137, an advocate shall not communicate with a party represented by another advocate:

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A. Even if the client permits it

B. Without the consent and presence of that party’s advocate

C. If the matter is pending in High Court

D. Unless permitted by the judge

Q19. According to Rule 134 of the Canons of Professional Conduct and Etiquette of Advocates, what is the primary duty of an Advocate?

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A. To always follow the instructions of the client without question

B. To uphold the dignity and high standing of the profession and of himself

C. To maintain neutrality in all court proceedings

D. To prioritize winning cases over all ethical concerns

Q20. According to Rule 140 of the Canons of Professional Conduct and Etiquette of Advocates, how should advocates behave despite the ill-feelings between clients?

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A. Advocates should not let clients’ ill-feelings influence their own conduct toward each other

B. Advocates should argue personally if provoked

C. Advocates should always counterattack on personal remarks

D. Advocates may reflect the aggression of their clients in court

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