The Supreme Court has held that an advocate cannot claim a lien over a litigation file entrusted to him for his fees no professional can be given the right to withhold the returnable records relating to the work done by him with his clients matter on the strength of any claim for unpaid remuneration. The alternative is the professional concerned can resort to other legal remedies for such unpaid remuneration. Refer to the specific case.
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Under the Motor Vehicles Act, claims tribunals (MACT) adjudicate motor accident compensation. The multiplier method considers: annual income, age, dependency, and future prospects for calculating compensation.