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Is physical presence of complainant necessary after hiring advocate?


14-Nov-2023 (In Criminal Law)
I am from haryana and want to file civil and criminal proceedings against a person in mumbai and wanna get it done through local advocate of mumbai in the local court of mumbaiIf i hired an advocate and made him power of attorney and provided him all the necessary proofs and evidences required for proving the allegation.Is it still necessary for me to get involved for visiting physically in court or police station or advocate will do all the necessary things until case completion?nnMy wish is not to travel to mumbai for the case as my business will suffer a lot and even the litigation will be more costly for mePlease answer the best possible answer to this.Or if possible please share ur contact number.
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Answer #1
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There is no procedure of giving power of attorney to the counsel but you give your power through signing vakalatnama of the counsel on the basis of which he files and runs your case. There is no need for the complainant or the plaintiff to remain present on each date but for
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Answer #2
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Well, you cannot appoint any Advocate as Power of Attorney Holder to pursue your case. You can appoint your friend or any relative to pursue your case as a Power of Attorney Holder. Despite that, during the initial stage and during the Evidence Stage, your presence will be required in Criminal Court.
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