J&K High Court Rules Against Lawyer’s Fee Claim
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu, in a recent order dated March 28, 2024, addressed a significant issue concerning the professional conduct of lawyers handling compensation claims. The bench, presided over by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Dhar, dealt with a writ petition seeking the release of compensation awarded by the Lok Adalat to the petitioner, which had been unduly withheld due to a dispute over legal fees.