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Court provided free legal aid but lawyer is asking for money


25-Aug-2023 (In Civil Law)
Sir/Madam, The learned judge was pleased to offer me free legal aid and appointed a lawyer to conduct my HMOP case.But the advocate is demanding money for one reason or the other(i.e.)typing charge,xerox charge and for getting order copy.is it correct?
Answers (2)

Answer #1
767 votes
Dear madam,
Yes u must give money for xerox copy , typing change but no need give order copy . Advocate fees ...depending upon advocate they will ask money.legally no need to pay the money. Most of time service minded advocate only appointed by court..

Answer #2
667 votes
Hi sir madam.
Yes sir free legal aid mean you don't pay fees but you can paid expenses for your case purpose. but my best opinion you can change advocate because free mean no one run case.

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