Allahabad High Court dismissed PIL filed by advocate, ruling lawyers cannot become petitioners for clients’ causes. Court warned such actions may constitute misconduct, stressing professional ethics and boundaries in public interest litigation proceedings before judiciary.
The Karnataka High Court held that religious institutions can claim compensation for a Mathadipati’s death in accidents. Expanding dependency scope, the court recognised institutions reliant on spiritual heads, affirming their role in administration and continuity beyond personal income considerations.
