Justice A. Guneshwar Sharma of the High Court of Manipur has called upon newly enrolled advocates to uphold honesty, integrity and professional ethics in their legal practice, emphasising that ethical conduct is essential for earning respect and trust in society.
He was speaking at an enrolment certificate distribution programme organised by the Bar Council of Manipur at the Auditorium of the High Court of Manipur.
During the programme, enrolment certificates were distributed to 300 law graduates who completed their LLB courses between 2023 and 2025 and fulfilled the eligibility criteria prescribed by the Bar Council of India for enrolment as advocates.
Addressing the newly enrolled advocates, Justice A. Guneshwar Sharma urged them to discharge their professional responsibilities with sincerity, dedication and a strong sense of accountability. He encouraged them to become honest and responsible legal professionals while upholding the dignity of the legal profession.
He also highlighted the importance of serving society with integrity and working towards ensuring that justice remains accessible to all, particularly those in need of legal assistance.
The programme was attended by High Court of Manipur Judges Justice A. Bimol Singh and Justice A. Guneshwar Sharma, Advocate General Lenin Hijam, and Bar Council of Manipur Chairman S. Brajabihari, among other dignitaries.
The programme aimed to recognise the newly enrolled advocates and encourage them to uphold the values, responsibilities and ethical standards of the legal profession