Today, On 5th January, The Supreme Court has reduced the State Bar Council election nomination fee for specially abled advocates from Rs.1.25 lakh to Rs.15,000. The Court also directed the Bar Council of India to amend rules for future inclusive elections.
The Supreme Court slammed insurance firms for filing frivolous appeals, emphasizing that delays in compensation cannot be justified on technical grounds. The Bench ruled, “Insurer would be liable to indemnify the employer” under the Employees’ Compensation Act.
