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Nation / Fri, 11 Sep 2026 Bar and Bench

Karnataka High Court pulls up advocates for not paying process fee years after securing interim order

Justice V Srishananda said the Court would not tolerate litigants obtaining interim orders and then allowing the cases to remain pending for years. I am harsh, I am required to be harsh. Taking an interim order and managing an internet copy, how is this?” the Court told an advocate. The judge warned that he will vacate the interim orders in the cases where process fee was yet to be paid. A 2026 matter will reflect only in 2036," Justice Srishananda quipped.

Justice V Srishananda said the Court would not tolerate litigants obtaining interim orders and then allowing the cases to remain pending for years.

“Don't think otherwise. I am harsh, I am required to be harsh. We cannot tolerate this. Taking an interim order and managing an internet copy, how is this?” the Court told an advocate.

The judge warned that he will vacate the interim orders in the cases where process fee was yet to be paid.

“Take your sweet time. A 2026 matter will reflect only in 2036," Justice Srishananda quipped.

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