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**Summary:**
The Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh (BCAP) has removed 17 advocates, including two practicing in the High Court, from its rolls after discovering they submitted false or fake educational certificates during their enrollment. The decision followed an inquiry, a recommendation from the BCAP’s enrollment committee to the Bar Council of India (BCI), and a hearing afforded to the accused advocates. The BCI then directed the BCAP to remove the individuals’ names.
**News Article:**
**17 Advocates Disbarred in Andhra Pradesh for Submitting Fake Credentials**
VIJAYAWADA – The Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh (BCAP) announced Tuesday the disbarment of 17 lawyers, including two practicing at the High Court, for submitting falsified educational credentials during their enrollment.
BCAP Secretary B. Padmalatha stated that an investigation by the council’s enrollment committee uncovered the fraudulent documents. The committee subsequently recommended to the Bar Council of India (BCI) that the advocates be removed from the rolls, citing Section 26 (1) of the Advocates Act of 1961.
Prior to the final decision, the implicated lawyers were given notice and an opportunity to defend themselves. After review, the BCI directed the BCAP to proceed with the removal.
The disbarred advocates are: D. Ratna Kumari and P. Padmapriya (both from HC), D. Chamundeswari, C.D. Purushottam, Chintakayala C.S. N. Murthy, Kandukuri Vishvak, Nakkella Satyavati, Gedela Raja Sekhar, Dega Sai Venkata Suman, Chagalamarri Siddaiah, Yellapu Naveen, Talluru Venkata Ramanaiah, Medithe Praveena, Yadala Suresh Babu, Kurupudi Satyanarayana, G. Subrahmanyam and M.V. Maheswara Rao.
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