Lawyer Entitled To Pending Legal Remuneration, NCTE Directed To Pay ₹50K Cost For Delay In Settlement: Kerala High Court

Kerala High Court recently allowed a writ petition filed by an advocate seeking payment of over Rs 12 lakh in unpaid legal fees from the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). The Court also imposed a cost of Rs 50,000 on the NCTE, criticizing its conduct as “blameworthy.” Background of the Case The petition was filed by an advocate for fees totaling Rs 12,11,770 for legal services rendered in 590…