Court Fee Hike Petitions Dismissed Due to Non-Appearance of Counsel; Bar Body’s Boycott Viewed as ‘Veiled Threat’: Kerala High Court
On April 9, 2025, the Kerala High Court dismissed several cases for default due to the non-appearance of lawyers, who were participating in a 'pen-down' protest called by the Kerala High Court Advocates' Association (KHCAA). The protest was organized to oppose the State Government’s decision to increase court fees, and as a result, many advocates refrained from appearing in court. Bench Criticizes the Protest as Illegal A Division Bench comprising…
