Power of Attorney in a Court Case (Alternative Form) (India)
This document is a formal Power of Attorney designed for legal representation in a specific court case. It allows an individual to appoint an attorney-in-fact to manage litigation tasks such as engaging counsel, signing court papers, depositing or withdrawing funds related to the case, and obtaining documents.
Power of Attorney in a Court Case (Another Form)
Let be known to all through these Presents that I…………….s/o…………………….r/o………………..do hereby constitute and appoint Sri………………….s/o…………………………r/o………………….my attorney in my name and on my behalf to do or execute all or any of the following acts or things with regards to First Appeal………………… of 19……….Mrs……………………….w/o…………………..r/o…………………….Vs. Mr………………..s/o…………………………..r/o…………………………..and
others pending in the Court of……….at…………….in which I figure as respondent No. 2 in the array of parties.
a. To engage a counsel for proper conduct of the case.
b. To sign, verify and present before the aforesaid Court any application or other papers in connection with the aforesaid case.
c. To seek execution of the decree or order passed in the said appeal by moving application for that purpose and to sign and verify such application.
d. To deposit, withdraw or receive money with regards to and for the purpose of any proceedings in the aforesaid case.
e. To obtain copies of the documents and papers.
f. To do all other lawful acts which are necessary or incidental for the proper conduct of the aforesaid case.
I do hereby that all acts, deeds and things, legally, done or executed by the said attorney shall be deemed to be acts, deeds and things before done by me. I also bind myself to ratify and confirm all and whatever is done or lawfully caused to be done for me on account of powers given by these presents.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF etc………
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About this template
What is this template?
An alternative form of a Power of Attorney specifically tailored for court representation in India. It contains specific authorizations for filing 'Vakalatnamas' and handling court deposits that are absent from general business POAs.
When should you use it?
Use this when you need an attorney to handle every aspect of a specific lawsuit in India; use a 'Vakalatnama' instead if you only need to appoint a lawyer for court appearances without broader administrative powers.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scope of Authority | Grants the attorney power to sign and verify pleadings, file documents, and appear before any court or tribunal for the case. |
| 3 | Compromise and Settlement | Authorises the attorney to withdraw the suit, refer the matter to arbitration, or enter into a compromise or settlement agreement. |
| 4 | Financial Authority | Permits the attorney to deposit or withdraw money, receive payments from the court, and sign receipts on behalf of the Principal. |
| 5 | Substitution | Empowers the attorney to appoint or substitute another advocate or pleader to conduct the case when necessary. |
| 7 | Ratification | The Principal agrees that all acts performed by the attorney under this instrument are binding as if performed by the Principal. |
Who it's for
- an individual or entity appointing a legal representative for litigation in an Indian court
- a litigant unable to attend court hearings personally who requires an advocate to act on their behalf
How long it runs and how it's signed
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