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Physical presence for cases under dlsa


06-Oct-2025 (In Criminal Law)
I resubmitted my application to dlsa with all documents specially adhar card and pp size foto and also sent email to them. I got call from dlsa west advocate she did not give her name she was stressing that someone has to come from my end with these physical documents and also filing of case. I m moving as per advise received here on lawrato that physical presence not needed & vakalatnama can be given to that allocated lawyer. As of now lawyer is not allocated & I am being asked to come India
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Answer #1
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Very disappointing state of affairs with dlsa as sometime coordination with so named appointing lawyers gets difficult in your sheer absence. Now, the remedy is to appoint a lawyer from outside who could facilitate you to get your desired result with dlsa and may give you good advice. Thanks
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Advocate CM Sharma

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Answer #2
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Physical presence not required but it is based on the trail which you are facing kindly clarify is this the civil or criminal ? Alternatively if you are residing out of India then you may give POA to any concerned or relative which is living in India and who acts on behalf of you.
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Advocate Rajnish Kumar

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Answer #3
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You just need to sign the vakalatnama that will give your counsel the authority to act on your behalf. And as far as the physical presence is needed that will also be handled as the court here also works through VC. For more legal assistance I am just a call away.
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Answer #4
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You should resubmit the missing Aadhaar and photo as advised by DLSA-West, since without completing formalities your application will not proceed. Strong evidence helps at trial, but procedure must be followed first. Free legal aid lawyers are competent and appointed by the Legal Services Authority. If you are abroad, you can execute and attest a Vakalatnama at the Indian Embassy/Consulate and send it to the lawyer in India. They can guide you on whether a scanned copy will suffice initially, with the original to follow. No need to travel to India only for this step.
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Answer #5
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Please clarify for which type of case , you have submitted documents with DLSA please clarify whether it is civil or criminal case For More detail discussion and assistance please feel free to connect
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