In Brief
The Council of Architecture challenged a High Court judgment that allowed unregistered individuals to hold posts titled 'Architect' or 'Associate Architect' in government service. The Supreme Court held that Section 37 of the Architects Act prohibits only the use of the title 'Architect' by unregistered individuals—not the actual practice of architectural activities. However, the Court ruled that government posts titled 'Architect' or similar cannot be held by those without a recognized architecture degree, as such titles constitute the prohibited use of that style. The Court upheld the legislature's choice to regulate the profession through title restriction rather than practice restriction. The appeal was partly allowed.">
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