Allahabad High Court Imposes ₹25K Cost On UP Govt As Its Standing Counsel 'Wastes' 10 Minutes Of 'Precious' Judicial Time

The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) on Monday imposed a cost of Rs. 25,000 on the UP Government. This action was taken as the Standing Counsel, seemingly unprepared, wasted 10 minutes of 'precious' judicial time while presenting arguments in a writ matter. Justice Abdul Moin issued the order, marking the third instance on a single day (January 8) where the Court came down heavily...