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Due to this dispute, the Tribunal has not released the deposited amount in favour of the petitioner, despite having been approached by her for the said purpose.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">The Court stated in strict terms that such conduct is not expected of a person belonging to legal profession. Furthermore, the Court pointed out that if on account of a dispute between the claimant and her the Tribunal is not releasing the amount deposited, the same is highly objectionable as well. &#8220;<span style=\"font-style: italic;\">A court or a Tribunal is not expected to become a party to the dispute about counsel fee between a litigant and his lawyer<\/span>&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">In view of the afore-stated scenario, the Court directed the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Kathua to release the amount deposited with it pursuant to Lok Adalat award.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">[<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #632423;\">Munni v. 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