T. Sher Singh Explained

Tapishar Sher Singh (born 1949) is a former lawyer who was disbarred in 2007 by the Law Society of Upper Canada.[1]

Early years

Singh was born in Patna, Dominion of India in 1949 to Ishar Singh and Mahinder Kaur.[2] He grew up in Patna and graduated with a BA (and incomplete MA degree) before arriving in Canada in 1971 and then went to Lakehead University. After years working a various jobs, Singh studied and applied for law school and completed his Ontario bar exams to practise as a litigation lawyer in Guelph, Ontario.[3]

Legal problems

His professional misconduct, including the misappropriation of funds and continuing to practise after being suspended,[4] caused Singh to be removed from the Order of Canada on 10 December 2008.[5] [6] [7] [8] He is also barred from practising as a lawyer in the province of Ontario.[9]

Internet activity

Tapishar was the founder of sikhchic.com.[10] [11] He is an editor and publisher for the website.[12]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Tyler. Tracey. Activist lawyer disbarred for misconduct. 27 April 2013. The Star. 12 September 2007. Toronto.
  2. News: My Mother ... and Motherhood . Huffington Post . T. Sher . Singh . 12 May 2013.
  3. Web site: Community Profiles - Dr. T. Sher Singh. The Sikh Foundation. July 2002. 21 November 2022.
  4. Web site: The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - World . 2023-09-14 . m.tribuneindia.com.
  5. News: Disbarred lawyer loses Order of Canada, too . The Hamilton Spectator . 7 April 2009 . 21 November 2022.
  6. Web site: The Governor General of Canada. 20 September 2017 .
  7. News: The Canadian Press. Conrad Black stripped of Order of Canada. Globe and Mail. 1 February 2014. Toronto. 31 January 2014.
  8. Web site: Revocation of Order of Canada membership of T. Sher Singh. The Governor General of Canada. 27 April 2013. 6 April 2009.
  9. Web site: Activist lawyer disbarred for misconduct . Tyler . Tracey . Toronto Star . 12 September 2007 . 25 March 2021.
  10. News: 6 December 2015 . Going down to Sikh Park at comic convention with AdMan Dalbir Singh . 9 July 2024 . Hindustan Times.
  11. Web site: Yalamanchili . Pavani . 2007 . Going Down to Sikh Park . 9 July 2024 . SikhChic (originally published by Nirali).
  12. Web site: Singh . Tapishar Sher . 14 November 2022 . The Funeral . 9 July 2024 . Asia Samachar.

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