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[h=1]LAW SOCIETY: M RAVI'S SUSPENSION HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH HIS DESIRE TO RUN IN NEXT GE[/h]
Post date:
12 Feb 2015 - 5:52pm
The Law Society has defended its action to suspend Lawyer M Ravi from practicing law explaining that it was not motivated by any political reasons following his announcement that he wishes to run for the next general election.
They pointed to advice from his psychiatrist who said that he was unwell for practice last week.
The Law Society explained that his psychiatrist had noted that he had a risk of making errors in judgment, erratic or abnormal behaviour and emotional outbursts.
They explained that they have already ordered him to stop practice immediately. They said that his psychiatrist had recommended that eh be hospitalised for observation and M Ravi was given 2 days of medical leave.
Despite this, the law society explained, M Ravi still went to court and handled active cases.
“The Council consequently developed serious concerns as regards Mr Ravi’s mental condition and fitness to practise,” the statement said. “The Council has a statutory duty to ensure that all persons registered with the Law Society as practising lawyers are not impaired by any physical or mental condition which may affect their fitness to practise as advocates and solicitors. This is a duty which the Law Society owes to the profession and to the public as a whole.... At the same time, the Council has a duty to assist its members where and to the extent possible,” it added.
The clarification comes out after M Ravi was seen in a video visiting the law society's office and making a scene about his suspension.
The law society said that they are aware of the video but are unable to comment due to ongoing investigations.
It is understood that M Ravi wishes to challenge the law society's suspension order.
Post date:
12 Feb 2015 - 5:52pm
The Law Society has defended its action to suspend Lawyer M Ravi from practicing law explaining that it was not motivated by any political reasons following his announcement that he wishes to run for the next general election.
They pointed to advice from his psychiatrist who said that he was unwell for practice last week.
The Law Society explained that his psychiatrist had noted that he had a risk of making errors in judgment, erratic or abnormal behaviour and emotional outbursts.
They explained that they have already ordered him to stop practice immediately. They said that his psychiatrist had recommended that eh be hospitalised for observation and M Ravi was given 2 days of medical leave.
Despite this, the law society explained, M Ravi still went to court and handled active cases.
“The Council consequently developed serious concerns as regards Mr Ravi’s mental condition and fitness to practise,” the statement said. “The Council has a statutory duty to ensure that all persons registered with the Law Society as practising lawyers are not impaired by any physical or mental condition which may affect their fitness to practise as advocates and solicitors. This is a duty which the Law Society owes to the profession and to the public as a whole.... At the same time, the Council has a duty to assist its members where and to the extent possible,” it added.
The clarification comes out after M Ravi was seen in a video visiting the law society's office and making a scene about his suspension.
The law society said that they are aware of the video but are unable to comment due to ongoing investigations.
It is understood that M Ravi wishes to challenge the law society's suspension order.
