#Advocates Act

A senior advocate’s claim for unpaid fees against the State of Madhya Pradesh was granted, with the Delhi High Court ordering payment of Rs 78.65 million plus 24% per annum interest. The bench clarified that a writ under Article 226 can be entertained even when the underlying facts are contested, widening the avenue for fee recovery from governments. The decision benefits senior advocates and other professionals seeking redress for outstanding fees from public authorities.

The Kerala High Court has ordered the Bar Council of Kerala to issue an original enrolment certificate within 24 hours to an advocate seeking admission to an LLM program in New Zealand, recognizing the administrative paralysis caused by the delayed assumption of office by the newly elected council. This ruling establishes that procedural delays by statutory bodies cannot deprive professionals of fundamental rights to pursue education abroad, setting a precedent for timely administrative action in professional licensing matters.

Allahabad HC rules that Bar Associations must strictly adhere to Model Bye-Laws for Elders Committee nominations, invalidating seniority-based appointments made without BCI approval. The judgment reinforces statutory compliance in professional governance, impacting election processes across Uttar Pradesh Bar Associations.

Supreme Court holds that disciplinary proceedings under Advocates Act abate when complainant withdraws complaint and affirms satisfaction with advocate's conduct.

Bombay High Court quashes criminal complaint against an advocate for merely giving legal advice, affirming that professional counsel without active participation in fraud does not attract IPC charges.