The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed an FIR against eight lawyers for allegedly fabricating vakalatnamas that authorize advocates to represent clients in court. This case brings to light a serious breach of legal ethics and professional integrity. Questions are raised about accountability within the judicial systemThe FIR was filed on the premise that these lawyers had submitted forged Vakalatnamas to befool courts and represent before courts without the consent of the clients themselves. The issue had come to fore after the complaints from various affected parties and officials with the judiciary highlighted irregularity in documents filed. These fabricated documents carry the signatures or thumb impression of clients and were presumably used to secure favorable rulings in judicial proceedings. Initial investigations reveal that the lawyers involved in this malpractice did so to get access to court cases without the explicit authorization of the parties concerned. In doing so, the lawyers violated the rules of professional conduct and compromised the sanctity of the judicial process. The CBI conducted a preliminary inquiry, and the evidence was found to be in support of the allegations. The agency thus registered the case under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Prevention of Corruption Act. It has caused huge concern within the legal fraternity, with various bar associations and legal experts condemning the actions of the accused. Many have been calling for stricter measures so that this kind of practice does not happen in the future. The Bar Council of India has also taken cognizance of the matter and is considering disciplinary action against the accused lawyers that might lead to suspension or even disbarment. Legal experts, therefore, have emphasized the consequences that fraudulent acts may bring about in the administration of justice. Forged vakalatnamas defeat the purpose placed on advocates as well as result in miscarriage of justice because of the infringement of rights on the litigants. The case therefore reveals the need for verification mechanisms of court filing processes to authenticate and make them transparent. The investigation by the CBI is still under process, but the focus now is to determine the intensity of the forgery and who else is involved in this conspiracy..