litigant rights

Litigants cannot choose judge
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The roster is prepared by the Chief Justice. The Judge, who is hearing the case, can decide to avoid the case if necessary. But a litigant cannot dictate to the Court to avoid his case by a Judge who is allotted the jurisdiction by the Chief Justice as per the roster. If such a practice is started, the litigants can pick and choose the judge who has to hear their case.”

₹125 Cap on photo ID fee
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The Oudh Bar Association in the receipts issued merely generates the receipt numbers and does not mention the amount of Rs.125/- on the photographed receipts, whereas, the receipts issued at Allahabad, bear a single receipt number both for issuance of a passport size photograph together with the identification number and the same receipt number is issued for charging an additional amount of Rs.475/- against Adhivakta Nidhi.”