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During a hearing, the presiding member puts a pointed question to the company secretary representing Arvind Textiles Ltd, and the answer would partly weaken the client's case. What is the most appropriate advocacy conduct?

The appropriate conduct is to answer the question candidly and then explain why the case still deserves relief. Honesty to the forum preserves the advocate's credibility, whereas evasion or a misleading reply harms the client and the profession.

  1. AAnswer candidly and then explain why the case still merits the relief soughtCorrect
  2. BIgnore the question and continue with the prepared argument
  3. CGive a misleading answer to protect the client's position
  4. DRequest the bench to put the question in writing and refuse to answer orally

Explanation

An advocate owes a duty of honesty to the forum. Answering candidly and then showing why the case still stands preserves credibility. Evasion or misleading answers damage the advocate's standing and may amount to misconduct.

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