I have engaged a lawyer and signed vakalatnama to file a suit in High court. I am out of station.
The latest listing/order lists "Advocate for respondent . etc" .
But there is no advocate for the Petitioner (me)
The hearing has been adjourned for 2 weeks.
Can a hearing be adjourned without my lawyer being present ? Isnt mutual consent required ?
When I asked my lawyer about this he says he was there - this is a clerical error from the court.
Is this believable ? Should I be concerned that my lawyer's absence will cause an ex-parte decision to be taken and my appeal to be dismissed ? What precautions can I take ? Can I add another to the case or do I need to file a fresh vakalatnama ?
Please help.
