a little logic in law
Like all professions, the legal profession is also sprinkled with a few unethical and unprofessional lawyers. To top it off, they think that the mere fact that they are lawyers, gives them immunity from the law. This article deals with how to go about suing your lawyer and how to tackle legal malpractice. Can a client sue … Read more
This article deals with the newly introduced Certificate of Practice and Place of Practice (Verification) Rules, 2015 under the Advocates Act, 1961. This article is being continuously updated. Check back soon. What is the purpose of the Certificate of Practice and Place of Practice (Verification) Rules, 2015? To summarize, the aim of the rules appear to be … Read more
This article explains how an advocate may temporarily suspend his/her Sanad or Certificate of Practice, when taking up any alternate occupation or employment. As per The Bar Council of India Rules made under the Advocate Act 1961: Section VII-Restriction on other Employments 47. An advocate shall not personally engage in any business; but he may … Read more
What is a Vakalatnama? A Vakalatnama is a document in writing, appointing a lawyer or pleader to represent the clients matter in a court of law. ORDER III 4.(1) No pleader Shall act for any person in any Court unless he has been appointed for the purpose by such person by a document in writing signed by … Read more
Update: 1-Nov-2012 The Bar Council has postponed the date of the All India Bar Examination 2012 to Sunday, 9-December-2012. (https://www.barcouncilofindia.org/notification-regarding-all-india-bar-examination/) Last Date of Sale of Forms is 5-Nov-2012 Last Date of Submission of Challans is 10-Nov-2012 Last Date of Submission of Filled-in Forms is 11-Nov-2012 Do note that you need to enroll as an advocate … Read more