The Madras High Court held that habeas corpus cannot compel a spouse’s return if she leaves voluntarily, as Justices N Anand Venkatesh and P Dhanabal heard a plea seeking production of a wife and children.
The Bar Council of Kerala has declared July 11 as a “protest day” against the proposed increase in court fees for cases related to negotiable instruments and family court matters. Practicing advocates are urged to wear black badges during court hours to oppose the fee hike, aiming to highlight the challenges faced by lawyers and litigants.
