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Can we defend our case without a lawyer?
10-Nov-2023 (In Civil Law)
Dear expert lawyers,
I am curious to know whether I can fight my case without a lawyer in a civil court matter. If yes, how I can proceed?
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file an application to appear in person. while you may know your case better than any lawyer, a lawyer practising in a particular court knows what is required to be said in a given set of facts. it comes with practise and a person not acquainted with the practise of the court may be caught off-guard, not by the factual aspect of the case, but by the practise aspect of a particular court. moreover the emotional attachment to a case may shadow the clinical approach that may be required in a court. however it is your choice and like already said, you may appear and represent your matter by filing an application in the court for leave to appear in your matter in person.
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Adv. Kawaljit Singh Bhatia
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Can you defend yourself in court in India?
A citizen of India may represent himself or herself in a court of law. This person does not have to be represented by an attorney.
Can a normal person fight his own case in court?
Yes. Yes. The Supreme Court ruled that no one, except petitioner in person can argue cases for others. It is not a right to allow someone to present their case in court.
Can a lawyer fight his family case?
There is no restriction on the same. So dont hesitate to hire a lawyer that is a member of your family. It is legal. Advocate family members often become emotionally involved in the case, and fail to successfully represent their client.
Can I file a case without lawyer?
You can also file a civil case without an advocate or lawyer. It is not mandatory to use an advocate for filing civil cases. A party can appear personally in court to defend his case. Googling your legal issue online?
yes you can get the permission from court about your willingness to fight your own case. generally it is advisable to get engaged a qualified lawyer because civil cases are too tricky. and the trial procedure through civil procedure code is not so easy. but even you want to file your case by own your own you need to get permission from the court. and you need to follow the directions and maintenance of decorum of the court.
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Adv. Ekta Agarwal
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The court has the power under section 32 to allow anyone who isnt a registered advocate to appear in front of it. It is at the discretion of the court to allow you fight your case. One cannot demand this as a right, as it is not mandatory.
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