A petition before the Rajasthan High Court challenges the 2020 amendments to the Rajasthan Advocates Welfare Fund Act, 1987. Advocate Satish Kumar Khandal says vakalatnama stamp fees rose fourfold without benefits, questioning Sections 2, 4, 5 and 7 thereof.
The Supreme Court today questioned the Delhi High Court’s involvement in deciding the main bar body for the Rouse Avenue District Court. The High Court’s recognition of the Central Delhi Court Bar Association was disputed by other bar associations. The Supreme Court issued notice on the appeal and scheduled further consideration after four weeks.
