There is free legal aid service available in all courts starting from Magistrate's court to Supreme Court..
I would advise you to contact the free legal aid authoritiy of the concerned court.. Friend and relatives cannot plead on behalf of accused.. only advocates have that previledge.. in extra ordinary circumstances with the permission of the court relative or friend would be permitted.. But legal aid is best option as there are practising lawyers of the bar proving their services to needy and poors.. To seek any order from a court, its not at all easy to tackle with the court staff if you are not experienced..