‘Lawyer mustn’t act as client’s postman’

The Supreme Court reprimanded Maharashtra’s counsel in a land compensation case over a ‘contemptuous’ affidavit by a senior IAS officer. Alleging delaying tactics, the court noted the state failed to provide the current land value. The decision on whether to offer monetary compensation or an alternative land parcel remains unresolved.

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