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A vakalatnama is the formal instrument by which a party empowers an advocate to plead and act in a court proceeding. Order III Rule 4 CPC (and parallel provisions in BNSS) mandates a properly executed vakalatnama before an advocate can act. The vakalatnama is signed by the client, attested by the advocate, and stamped under the relevant State Stamp Act (typically Rs 5-25 stamp). Multiple advocates can be empowered jointly; the vakalatnama can be revoked by the client at any time, subject to settlement of advocate's fees.
Statutory reference
Order III Rule 4 CPC 1908
Related practice areas
Authorisation document under Order III Rule 4 CPC by which a litigant appoints an advocate to appear and act on his/her behalf in a court matter. Mandatory for advocate's appearance.
Vakalatnama is governed by Order III Rule 4 CPC 1908. A vakalatnama is the formal instrument by which a party empowers an advocate to plead and act in a court proceeding. Order III Rule 4 CPC (and parallel provisions in BNSS) mandates a properly executed vakalatnama before an advocate can act. The vakalatnama is signed by the client, attested by the advocate, and stamped under the relevant State Stamp Act (typically Rs 5-25 stamp). Multiple advocates can be empowered jointly; the vakalatnama can be revoked by the client at any time, subject to settlement of advocate's fees.
Vakalatnama falls under Civil Law. NyaySevak matches you with a Bar-Council-verified advocate in the relevant practice area — the first consultation is free.