UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO.LTD. vs

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of payment of fees to empanelled advocates representing insurance companies, as raised in a Public Interest Litigation (CWP No. 6626 of 2015) by the Punjab & Haryana High Court. The Court emphasized the importance of timely payment to ensure effective legal representation and prevent delays in justice, noting that the failure to pay fees has led to manipulation of guidelines by the insurance companies. The Court upheld the High Court's directions for the insurance companies to adhere to the approved fee structures, thereby reinforcing the principle that financial security for advocates is essential for the administration of justice.