memo of appearance by advocates in criminal case

143 votes

The format for a Memo of Appearance by advocates in a criminal case in Delhi may vary based on the specific requirements and circumstances of the case. However, here is a basic format that can be used as a guideline:

[Letterhead of the Advocate]

[Date]

The Registrar
District Court/District and Sessions Court
[Location]

Subject: Memo of Appearance in Criminal Case No. [Case Number]

Dear Sir/Madam,

I, [Advocate's Name], [Bar Council Enrollment Number] hereby enter appearance on behalf of [Client's Name], the accused in the above-mentioned criminal case pending before this Hon'ble Court.

I request that all future communications and notices pertaining to this case be sent to me at the address mentioned below:

[Advocate's Address]
[Phone Number]
[Email]

I further submit that I have received the certified copies of the chargesheet, FIR, and other relevant documents related to the case from the prosecution.

I hereby undertake to abide by the provisions of the Advocates Act, 1961, and the rules and regulations framed thereunder. I also undertake to maintain the decorum of the court and to act in accordance with the instructions of my client.

Thanking you,

Sincerely,

[Advocate's Name]
[Advocate's Bar Council Enrollment Number]
[Advocate's Office Address]
[Advocate's Contact Number] answered by one of our lawyers. See answer below.

LawRato LawRato

861 votes

Hi, Memo of Appearance format for Delhi is available at the website of the Delhi High Court. For ready reference, here is the link- http://delhihighcourt.nic.in/writereaddata/upload/Downloads/DownloadFile_2PXD71RE.PDF

At all district courts you can get the printed format for Re. 1/- or so.

Advocate Prachi Johri LawRato

635 votes

There is no such format of memo of appearance. In plain paper just write the court name, cause title, case no, and undertaking from d advocate that he is appearing on behalf of so and so and that he is authorised to appear on behalf of that person. Lastly name of d advocate, enroll. No, & address, mobile no.

Advocate Kamal Singh LawRato

872 votes

See format easily available on website, stationary shop etc. For ready reference the format i9s here in below::
Memorandum of Appearance
OF
ADVOCATE
In the Court of _______________________________________________________
In
Re : _____________________________________________________________
V E R S U S
_____________________________________________________________________
The undersigned is appearing in the above case on behalf of ____________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
He has been authorized to appear by _______________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Dated
ADVOCATE

Advocate Himanshu Pathak LawRato