In Brief
A petitioner who lost three complaints against BSNL filed a compensation claim against the three advocates who represented him, alleging deficiency in service and claiming Rs.15 lakhs. The District Forum, State Commission, and National Commission all dismissed the claim. The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal, holding that losing a case on merits does not constitute deficiency in service by an advocate. Deficiency requires proof of actual negligence in conducting the case. The Court rejected the petitioner's approach as it would lead to frivolous litigation if losers could routinely sue their advocates merely for losing on merits.
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