In a significant ruling addressing the State’s accountability towards advocates representing it, the High Court of Delhi, presided over by Justice Sachin Datta, held that the State cannot evade its liability to pay professional fees after accepting and benefiting from the services of a Senior Advocate before a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court. Rejecting
State Cannot Disown Counsel After Availing Services: Delhi HC Directs MP Govt to Pay ₹78.65 Lakh Advocate Fees
