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Can an advocate be a witness in the same case?


26-Jul-2023 (In Divorce Law)
Good Evening sir weather an practice advocate can sign as witness in divorce settlement agreement and the same advocate is representing as counsel for other side. my question is he had right to do this if not accordingly which section he can not represent as counsel.
Answers (2)

Answer #1
678 votes
No, he cannot be witness. U just check Advocate Act for this. If u want detailed information, u have to personally meet me in my office and get advice as u requested as after going through ur documents, I would be able to give best advice to you. Thanks
Answer #2
817 votes
Hello client,
I have read your question according to your question is concern .your doubt is right as an advocate who is representing the parties can not sign as witness in which case he is representing the same parties.for futher quaries you need to contact us directly.thanks

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