Petitioner alleged the Bar Council of Delhi failed to grant monthly financial assistance due to her under its Indigent and Disabled Lawyers Fund scheme. The court directed that her application be treated as a representation, with hearing, and a decision within four weeks.
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K R CHITRA .....Petitioner Through: Ms. K.R. Chitra, Petitioner-in-person.
BAR COUNCIL OF DELHI & ANR. .....Respondents Through: Mr. T. Singhdev, Mr. Tanishq Srivastava, Advs.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SACHIN DATTA O R D E R % 20.02.2025
CM APPL.10555/2025 (Exemption)
CM APPL.10554/2025 (for directions)
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Indigent and Disabled Lawyers Fund Committee as a representation and the request of the petitioner for continuation/resumption of the grant of financial assistance shall be duly considered. The concerned Committee shall also provide an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner.
SACHIN DATTA, J
FEBRUARY 20, 2025/ at
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the Bar Council of Delhi should continue or resume monthly financial assistance to the petitioner under its Indigent and Disabled Lawyers Fund scheme.
K R Chitra
Bar Council of Delhi
Anr.
Sachin Datta
As recorded by the court registry
A petition under Article 226 of the Constitution asking a High Court to issue a writ against the State or a public authority in a civil matter.
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