An advocate cannot plead and argue a case solely on the basis of a power of attorney: Kerala HC [Read Order]

A two judge bench of the High court of Kerala, comprising of Justice V Chitambaresh and Justice K Ramakrishnan in Brenda Barbara Francis v Adrian Miranda has ruled that an advocate cannot plead and argue a case as a power of attorney holder on behalf of the parties.The petitioner who was represented by a power of attorney holder , who was also an advocate by profession, sought permission...