The Supreme Court held that an agreement to sell between a landlord and a tenant already in possession is not a deemed conveyance unless possession is transferred or the tenancy is surrendered. It added that stamp duty applies only when possession follows.
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The Supreme Court today has mandated that State Bar Councils and the Bar Council of India cannot charge lawyers more than Rs 600 for enrolment fees, in accordance with Section 24(1)(f) of the Advocates Act. This decision aims to make the enrolment process accessible and affordable, consistent with the Act. The ruling allows charges for legal aid services, but not during enrolment.
