“Reckless and Baseless”: Allahabad High Court Imposes Rs.1 Lakh Cost on Accused for False Allegations Against Trial Judge

The Allahabad High Court dismissed a transfer plea and imposed Rs 1 lakh costs for reckless allegations against a Jhansi judge. Justice Samit Gopal also criticized an illegible handwritten trial court order, stating only the date and “N.B.W.” were readable.

“Pay the Worker Before His Sweat Dries”: Madras High Court Slams Madurai Corporation, Orders Payment of Lawyer’s Dues

Quoting Prophet Mohammed’s teaching on timely payment, Justice G R Swaminathan directed the Madurai Corporation to clear Rs 13.05 lakh in pending fees of its former lawyer. The Court also criticised the practice of paying huge amounts to senior counsels while delaying dues of working advocates.