Representation by lawyer
JAIME
(Querist) 17 July 2022
This query is : Resolved
SIR,
IS THE JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE FIRST CLASS EMPOWERED TO COMPEL THE ACCUSED BE REPRESENTED BY A LAWYER EVEN THOUGH THE ACCUSED IS CAPABLE OF DEFENDING HIS MATTER BEFORE FRAMING OF CHARGES. CAN THE JMFC IMPOSE COST ON THE ACCUSED IF NOT REPRESENTED BY A LAWYER OR REFUSE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS. REPLY OR MEMORANDUM OF WRITTEN ARGUMENTS, BEFORE FRAMING OF CHARGES? IN SUCH A SITUATION WHAT IS THE BEST REMEDY?
THANK YOU
kavksatyanarayana
(Expert) 17 July 2022
Any client of his choice may take the case in person or he may go through a lawyer.
Advocate Bhartesh goyal
(Expert) 18 July 2022
No, court can not compel any party to litigation to be represented by lawyer, It is litigants choice .Party can present in person in court and contest his case own.
SHIRISH PAWAR, 7738990900
(Expert) 18 July 2022
Hello,
The court cannot compel the accused to appoint an advocate and cannot impose the cost for not appointing the advocate. You may complain to District Court and High Court against the Judge.
P. Venu
(Expert) 18 July 2022
Is this a real-time query or just a hypothetical one? If real, what is the Case No.? Which Court?
Dr J C Vashista
(Expert) 18 July 2022
I concur the opinion and advise of experts.
No court shall compel litigant to engage a lawyer.
Unbelievable and hypothetical statement.
JAIME
(Querist) 19 July 2022
THANK YOU ALL YOUR REPLIES. I FEEL LOT RELEIVED.
