Wed Apr 09 18:17:57 UTC 2025: ## Malappuram Lawyers Protest Court Fee Hike
**Tirur, Kerala, April 9, 2025** – Lawyers in Malappuram staged a protest on Tuesday against a recent state government hike in court fees. Members of the Abhibhashaka Parishath gathered outside the Tirur court complex to voice their opposition, arguing the increase will limit access to justice for ordinary citizens.
The protest, inaugurated by Parishath district vice president Prakash Prabhakaran, saw participation from various legal professionals. Speakers criticized the fee hike as arbitrary and a penalty for exercising the constitutional right to legal recourse. They emphasized that the increase would make legal services unaffordable for many.
The protest comes amidst growing concerns among lawyers regarding the impact of the increased fees on the ability of the judicial system to serve the public. Further details on the specific fee increases were not immediately available in the provided text.
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