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Lawyer took signatures in blank paper for quashing case, can blank paper sign be misused ?


25-Jul-2024 (In Civil Law)
have signed a blank green coloured paper and given to a lawyer for quashing a case. I was victim im a criminal case that is to be quashed. This paper is not used till date. I want to know whether that green coloured paper be used for any legal purpose against me in future. Like whether my property or any other thing can be in danger?, why advocate get sign on blank paper?, I am not misunderstanding my lawyer. But only for sake of knowledge.
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Answer #1
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An advocate obtaining a client's signature on a blank paper or blank vakalatnama is neither a standard nor a safe practice. While some lawyers may claim it's for convenience (for instance, when urgent filings are required and the client is unavailable), such signatures pose a serious risk of misuse.

A signature on a blank paper is not inherently invalid, but it carries the danger of being filled in with unauthorized or fraudulent content, potentially creating documents that appear legally binding. Even when placed on a blank stamp paper or notarized, the scope for fabrication remains.

Legal experts strongly discourage this practice, as it can compromise the client's rights and lead to disputes. Clients should always ensure that documents are fully filled out before signing and should retain a copy for their records.

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Answer #2
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Dear sir First keep in mind never sign any blank paper.if you lawyer has taken some paper from you whether papers are signed or taken signatures on blank papers you have to talk with your lawyer reagarding that one.
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Answer #3
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The green paper is mostly used for legal purposes like affidavits, agreement, compromise deed etc. As you told, it is being taken for quashing so it might be used as a compromise deed or settlement with the complainant. It is better to clear this with the lawyer because in long run, if your case is not quashed, you are in double trouble.
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Advocate Satish Mishra

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Answer #4
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Dear Maam As a thumb rule, one should never ever give any blank paper signed to anyone. In your case you have not mentioned if there was any stamp on the legal paper you signed. In the presence of a stamp, the purpose for which it can be used gets limited as usually a stamp of Rs. 20- 100 can be affixed over it. This is not sufficient to transfer a property. Neither it can be used as an affidavit as it would require signatures to be made at specific places after printing the affidavit. If we talk specifically about property, I doubt his intention for taking signatures for that purpose. As you know your lawyer best, I too think it should have been taken for some legal purpose involving your case only and not with some malafide intention. Regards Adv. Nitin Sharma
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