Court Fee Hike Row: Kerala HC Dismisses Cases Citing Non-Appearance Of Counsel, Frowns Upon Bar Body's 'Veiled Threat' In Form Of Boycott

The Kerala High Court today (9th April) dismissed a series of cases for default, citing non-appearance of counsel. A large number of lawyers did not appear before the Court today as the Kerala High Court Advocates' Association (KHCAA) has called for a 'pen-down protest' against State's decision to hike court fee.The Bench of Justice A. K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Easwaran S. opined...