One Grave Mistake of Advocates

Yes, it is true Tusharji that we must keep the "certified copies" of each and every proceedings, even I have gone thru a case that oppo. party adv. poured ink on vital document/part of the case record.

Well in my opinion, every professional Adv. have to take certified copy after every hearing, in corporate language it can be termed as "Back-up" before any misfortune happen.

Advocates are like cows. They will search for new fields to graze. It is correct that they will not get enough time to look back. The office with efficient staff is an asset to the Advocate.  Beter  go for good back up support

Mr. PK Haridasan,should I understand by your reply that U support the idea of taking certified copies of each and every court document related to our cases,Please elaborate your ideas.

You are absolutely correct. I also suggest certified copies to be taken in each case since there are several opportunities available to the advocates themselves to destroy the judicial file like pouring ink during inspection or making inspection with pen instead of pencil. Therefore, certified copies must be taken in each and every case of all the relevant documents.

I agree with P.K.Haridasan

IN OLD DAYS IT WAS A N ADDITIONAL SOURCE OF INCOME   TO ADVOCATE CLERKS  TO TAKE COPIES OF THE ENTIRE PROCEEDINGS/REPORTS. NOWADAYS IT IS ALSO A COSTLY AFFAIR. SO THE ADVOCATE MUST PIN POINT WHAT  DOCUMENT COPIES   ARE NECESSARY . I FULLY SUPPORT THAT  IT IS  A MUST. I REMEMBER A CASE IN WHICH SUPREME COURT ORDERED TO  SURRENDER   CERTAIN  LANDED PROPERTY AS  PER THE  PLAN SUBMITTED BY ADVOCATE COMMISSIONER. TO THE WONDER SURPRISE  IT WAS NOT SEEN IN THE LOWER  COURT DOCUMENTS. THE COURT  CLERK IN CHARGE PASSED AWAY. THE ADVOCATE LEFT INDIA . THE COPIES OF THE DOCUMENT COULD NOT BE TRACED   POOR CLIENT LOST THE PROPERTY FOR WANT OF A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE PLAN. 

It is always better to have certified copies of the Court proceedings and the Exhibits as a Back up for future reference and as proof. But the only constraint will be the space in the Advocate's office. Anyway it is advisable to have it.