Supreme Court sets aside ₹1 lakh costs imposed by Allahabad High Court on advocate Mehmood Pracha

The Supreme Court has set aside a ₹1 lakh cost imposed by the Allahabad High Court on advocate Mehmood Pracha, stating that the costs were excessive. Pracha had been representing clients in high-profile cases but faced backlash from the court for his conduct during proceedings. The costs were levied for what the court considered to be unwarranted delays and dilatory tactics. The Supreme Court, however, found that the costs were too harsh and ordered them to be removed. This ruling highlights the Supreme Court’s role in ensuring fairness in the legal process, particularly regarding the imposition of costs on lawyers, and reinforces the need for a balanced approach in regulating legal conduct.