Vakalatnama
ಸಹ ಕರೆಯಲಾಯಿತು: vakalat
The document by which a party authorises an advocate to appear and act for them in a court case. The advocate files it in court before acting.
A vakalatnama is the written authority a client gives an advocate to represent them in a particular case. The client signs it, the advocate accepts it by signing, and it is filed in the court record. Without it, the advocate cannot act for the client in that case.
The law behind it
Order III Rule 4 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 says the appointment of a pleader to act for a party must be in writing, signed by the party, and filed in court, and that it continues until it is ended with the court's leave or by the client or pleader in writing filed in court, or until the client dies. Criminal courts and tribunals follow a similar practice. Many courts and Bar associations require a welfare stamp on it.
Changing your advocate
- Ask the current advocate for a no objection on the vakalatnama, or on a letter.
- If they do not give it, the new advocate can apply to the court to file a fresh vakalatnama.
- Collect your case papers and settle any fees agreed in writing.
Read it first
Read the vakalatnama before signing. Some printed forms include clauses about fees and about what the advocate may agree to on your behalf.
Use the vakalatnama document, and read vakalatnama: meaning, how to sign, and changing your lawyer.
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- Vakalatnama: What It Is, How to Sign It and How to Change Lawyers
A vakalatnama is the signed document that lets an advocate act for you in court. Here is what it authorises, how to sign it correctly, and how to switch lawyers without losing a hearing.