Party in person arguments
Dr C Suresh
(Querist) 01 April 2012
This query is : Resolved
I have a case on appeal in money suit and arguments started and I was very disappointed with my lawyers performance as he was ill prepared. Arguments to cntinue in three weeks. Can I as party in person present arguments on next hearing and if yes what is the procedure? Thanks
R.K Nanda
(Expert) 01 April 2012
No, you cannot argue ur case and thus take the help of
advocate.
Arvind Singh Chauhan
(Expert) 01 April 2012
Generally court avoids this,to avoid long and irrelevant argument. Because only law knowing person can argue in short, mentioning the legal provisions. But if there are special facts which you wants to put forth before court, you can request to court.
niranjan
(Expert) 01 April 2012
It is better to take permission of your Advocate and produce it and then argue.
V R SHROFF
(Expert) 01 April 2012
u have no right to address the court.
Court have inherent power to allow you at it's pleasure.
u cannot claim it as right.
Argument is very skillful job, need lots of footwork, must submit citations/ Authorities of High court ^& SC, relating to your evidence, and fact of case.
So, Engage a good Advocate to Argue on ur behalf.
Raj Kumar Makkad
(Expert) 01 April 2012
I fully endorse the advice of Shroff. It is better to prepare your lawyer to lead his arguments perfectly or change your lawyer.
Nadeem Qureshi
(Expert) 02 April 2012
Dear Mr. Suresh
you have right to argue before the court with the permission of the court, if the court permits. recently on 04.07.2011 in Criminal M.P.No. 10490 of 2011 Sc held.
Deepak Nair
(Expert) 02 April 2012
Well advised by Shroff Sir
venkatesh Rao
(Expert) 02 April 2012
Not allowed so long as you are represented by an advocate. If he retires, you can argue in person.
Guest
(Expert) 04 April 2012
I endorse the views of S/Shri Sroff, Makkad and Nadeem. It is quite illogical to suggest that a person cannot defend or present his own case, if his advocate proves to be ineffective. So, if your advocate is not able to serve you properly and proves merely as a dummy, you have every right to present your own case with proper permission from the court.
