Kerala High Court Advocate Fees: No Right to Stall Execution Proceedings
Kerala High Court holds advocates cannot stall execution proceedings for fee recovery and must use proper legal remedies for disputes.
Misleading Advocates in Bank De-Freezing Cases: Kerala HC Steps In
The Kerala High Court ordered identification of misleading advocates in bank defreezing cases, reinforcing accountability and preventing misuse of writ jurisdiction.
Judges Caution Lawyers Against Blind Use of AI Tools Like ChatGPT in Court Proceedings
Judges from India, the UK and the US have cautioned lawyers against blindly relying on AI tools like ChatGPT while drafting pleadings and arguments. Speaking at the India International Disputes Week 2026, they stressed the need to verify AI-generated legal content to prevent errors, fake citations and misuse of artificial intelligence in courts.
Supreme Court: Confusing Arbitration Clauses by Law Firms Amount to Professional Misconduct
The Supreme Court observed that law firms drafting confusing arbitration clauses may be guilty of professional misconduct, with CJI Surya Kant criticizing the practice of generating avoidable litigation.