“A contribution of that kind towards the welfare of the profession is a reasonable burden.” With that observation, the Telangana High Court has upheld the ₹250 welfare stamp on Vakalat, which every advocate must affix when filing a Vakalat, holding the levy a valid social welfare measure and “not a toll on the right to […]
The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a plea by the SCBA seeking a dedicated welfare fund for advocates practicing in the Apex Court. The Court observed that such a fund is “the need of the hour” and issued notice to the Centre and Bar Councils.
