Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Orissa HC Seeks Resolution in Advocates' Welfare Fund Dispute
The Orissa High Court is trying to help lawyers and the Odisha State Bar Council (OSBC) work out a disagreement.
The issue is about a rule that requires a Rs 100 stamp on legal documents.
The court wants the parties to find a solution they both agree on.
They believe it's better to talk and find common ground.
The court has asked them to discuss the issue and come to a decision, with another court date scheduled to check on their progress.
Orissa High Court is seeking an amicable resolution of a dispute.
The dispute involves the Odisha State Bar Council's (OSBC) rule.
The rule mandates a Rs 100 welfare stamp on legal documents.
The petition challenges this rule as arbitrary and beyond legislative competence.
The court encourages the parties to discuss and find a solution.
- Who
- Orissa High Court, Odisha State Bar Council (OSBC)
- What
- Seeking amicable resolution over the Rs 100 welfare stamp on legal documents
- When
- The court listed the matter for November 17th
- Where
- Orissa High Court
- Why
- To resolve dispute over welfare stamp fee on legal documents.
- Court
- Orissa High Court
- Subject
- Advocates' Welfare Corpus Fund Rules
- Key Issue
- Rs 100 welfare stamp on legal documents
- Legal Document
- Vakalatnama
- Party Involved
- Odisha State Bar Council (OSBC)