The background of the case Pravin C. Shah vs. K.A. Mohd. Ali & Anr. (Appeal Civil 3050 of 2000) revolves around the professional conduct of an advocate who was found ... guilty of criminal contempt of court on two occasions by the Kerala High Court. Despite the convictions, the advocate continued to appear in court, raising questions about whether a lawyer found guilty of contempt should be allowed to practice until they purge themselves of such contempt.