Non-Advocate Power Of Attorney Can Be Permitted To Address The Court In Case Of Close Relative: Calcutta HC

Ashok Kini

25 April 2019 11:48 AM IST

"The right of appearance to appear in a particular case on the permission granted by the court under Section 32 of the Advocates Act 1961 is an exception to the right of practice by advocates."

The Calcutta High Court has observed that there is discretion in the court in the case of a close relative to permit the power of attorney to address the court.The Division bench comprising Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Ravi Krishan Kapur said that this discretion can be exercised when the court is assured that the relative appearing on behalf of the petitioner is conversant with...

Non-Advocate Power Of Attorney Can Be Permitted To Address The Court In Case Of Close Relative: Calcutta HC

Ashok Kini

"The right of appearance to appear in a particular case on the permission granted by the court under Section 32 of the Advocates Act 1961 is an exception to the right of practice by advocates."

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