The Supreme Court said it was inclined to direct all States to amend their Court Fee Laws suitably while hearing the Kerala High Court Advocates’ Association’s challenge to court fee hikes and uncapped ad valorem fees.
The Kerala High Court Advocates’ Association (KHCAA) has warned lawyers against creating or sharing reels and videos from court premises, stating that such content undermines the dignity and ethics of the legal profession and may attract disciplinary action under the Advocates Act.
The Kerala High Court Advocates’ Association is preparing to approach the Supreme Court against the State government’s decision to acquire land for relocating the Kerala High Court to Kalamassery, after the Cabinet recently approved the plan for a new judicial city.
The Supreme Court will soon decide if High Courts can directly hear anticipatory bail pleas without approaching the Sessions Courts first. The Kerala High Court Advocates’ Association (KHCAA) has intervened, and the case will now go before a 3-judge Bench.
Over 200 Kerala lawyers have opposed the Supreme Court’s ruling allowing judicial officers with seven years’ combined experience to be appointed as District Judges under the Bar quota. They claim the decision weakens the Bar’s exclusive constitutional right under Article 233(2).
The Kerala High Court Advocates’ Association (KHCAA) rejected Justice AK Jayasankaran Nambiar’s offer to discuss a Senior Advocate’s suspension, urging judges not to interfere in bar affairs. KHCAA also plans to write to the Chief Justice about adverse orders passed during their protest against court fee hikes.
KHCAA and Bar Associations in Kerala will boycott court proceedings on April 9, 2025. The protest targets the massive, controversial court fee hike by the State government.
Kerala High Court Today (April 8) told the State to submit all documents justifying the steep court fee hike. KHCAA called the move unfair and warned it blocks justice for common people.
The Kerala High Court Advocates’ Association will file a writ petition against the steep court fee hike. A statewide token strike is also on the cards if Bar Associations agree.
The Kerala High Court Advocates’ Association decided to demand the transfer of Justice A Badharudeen over certain concerns. Sources indicate that the association is also moving to suspend Senior Advocate Poonthottam. The decision ignited discussions within the legal community. Further developments on the matter are awaited.
