In Brief
The Supreme Court addressed whether the Architects Act 1972 prohibits unregistered individuals from practicing architecture or merely prevents them from using the title 'Architect'. The Court held that Section 37 only restricts the title and style of 'Architect' by unregistered individuals; it does not prohibit the practice of architecture by non-registered professionals like engineers. However, the Court disapproved allowing unregistered individuals to hold government posts titled 'Architect' or 'Associate Architect', as this would violate the statutory prohibition on the title. Authorities may change post nomenclature to alternatives not using the 'Architect' title. The appeals were partly allowed.
The lawyer headnote and full judgment text are available to registered users.