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Bhagwan sahay
(Querist) 26 March 2021
This query is : Resolved
how many lawyer can accuse hire to defend himself
IF Accuse wish to hire more then one lawyer in criminal case in theft case has he file different vakalatnama for each lawyer ? how many advocate accuse can hire for his case ?
SHIRISH PAWAR, 7738990900
(Expert) 26 March 2021
Hello,
As per my opinion accused any number of advocates to defend his case. However, the court will not allow more than one advocate to make a submission to the court.
Advocate Bhartesh goyal
(Expert) 26 March 2021
Yes accused can engage number of lawyers to defend him but only one of them will get chance to argue the case.
P. Venu
(Expert) 26 March 2021
What is the necessity of more than one advocate?
Bhagwan sahay
(Querist) 26 March 2021
thankyou shirish g & bhartesh g sir
kavksatyanarayana
(Expert) 27 March 2021
Agreed with the advice of the learned expert Mr.Bhartesh Goyal sir.
Dr J C Vashista
(Expert) 28 March 2021
There is no limit.
It is decision of the accused to hire as many lawyers as may wish.