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Withdraw a court case - process to follow - time it takes


24-Aug-2025 (In Civil Law)
My lawyer is never present whenever there's an issue related to case n always asks us to visit the court and mention excuses like he's away on business/sick to get case postponed.Tired of his antics,I resolved it myself.I want to withdraw case.He's telling that he filed for the case to be withdrawn but it will take time.How much time does it typically take to withdraw.is my lawyer following the correct process?It's already been 10 months.is there a way I can get the case listed earlier by myself
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Answer #1
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If Your Lawyer is Delaying – You can personally appear before the Court (being the plaintiff/party) and state that you want to withdraw. You can file a memo/IA in person or through another advocate seeking withdrawal. You can also file a “Party-in-Person” application and withdraw without your lawyer if you wish.
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Answer #2
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You have full right to withdraw your case . normally withdrawal does not take 10 months . Your lawyer is delaying unnecessarily . You can file a petition directly before the court for the early withdrawal.
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Answer #3
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Withdrawal of a case is a simple process - your lawyer has to file a petition/memo for withdrawal or make a statement before the court. Normally, courts dispose such petitions within one or two hearings, not 10 months. Delay usually happens if your lawyer is not actively pursuing listing or deliberately seeking adjournments. You can file a memo/IA (Interlocutory Application) for early hearing yourself (party-in-person) requesting the court to list the withdrawal at the earliest. Or approach the court registry and check if the withdrawal petition has actually been filed. If dissatisfied, you may also change your counsel and authorize a new advocate to move for withdrawal immediately. Withdrawal should not drag for months. If it's already 10 months, your lawyer is likely not following up properly.
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