11 months ago
Barrister Anurag Mohindru Disbarred for False Degree Claim
A lawyer named Anurag, who was a barrister, lied about having a medical degree from Oxford University when he was applying for a job.
Because of this lie, the Bar Standards Board, which makes sure lawyers are honest, decided he couldn't be a lawyer anymore.
He was found to have been dishonest on his application.
He also has to pay a large amount of money.
Additionally, he resigned as chairman of the Essex County Cricket Club.
The decision is to ensure lawyers maintain trust with the public.
Anurag Mohindru, a barrister, has been disbarred.
He falsely claimed to have studied medicine at Oxford University.
The Bar Standards Board found him guilty of professional misconduct.
Mohindru was ordered to pay legal costs of 54,780 pounds.
He has resigned as chairman of the Essex County Cricket Club.
- Who
- Anurag Mohindru, a barrister and KC.
- What
- Mohindru was disbarred for professional misconduct.
- Where
- United Kingdom.
- When
- This week, following a tribunal hearing.
- Why
- He falsely claimed to have studied medicine at Oxford University.
Key facts
- Name
- Anurag Mohindru
- Profession
- Former Barrister / King's Counsel (KC)
- Misconduct
- Falsely claimed a medical degree from Oxford University
- Action
- Disbarment
- Involved Party
- Bar Standards Board
- Legal Costs
- 54,780 pounds
- Former Role
- Chairman of the Essex County Cricket Club
Quotes
A Bar Standards Board spokesperson
An unidentified representative of the Bar Standards Board
“Dishonesty such as this undermines the trust and confidence that the public places in barristers and in the profession as a whole. The tribunal's decision to disbar Mr Mohindru reflects the seriousness of this misconduct and the importance of maintaining the integrity of the Bar.”
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“The public and profession should expect barristers to be honest when applying for positions within a chambers.”
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Essex County Cricket Club
The cricket club
“Essex County Cricket Club can confirm that Club Chair Anu Mohindru has stood down as a Board Member with immediate effect. He informed the Board of his decision at a meeting on Sunday.”
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“Following the meeting the Board has decided that Jason Gallian will act as Interim Chair whilst Vicky Ford will assume the position of Interim Deputy Chair. Essex County Cricket Club would like to place on record its thanks to Anu for his leadership and significant contribution during his time as Chair of the Club.”
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