Hi Forum,
Ex-husband requesting advice. Marriage unconsummated, granted divorce by FC for wife's cruelty plus desertion. She appealed in HC & got "interim suspension", suggesting faults with the FC.
Just discovered that my (present) Advocate, her new Advocate in HC and one of the two HC Judges (dealing my case) are all own (blood) brothers. I don't know what or whom to trust.
Now I don't want to engage any advocate in HC. I wish to speak for myself and present my defence, whatever best I can, in writing & orally.
Will I be given that opportunity ? Is it allowed ? Is it compulsory to engage an Advocate ? Can I officially file a simple straight reply to that effect ?
The notice asks to attend Court within 30 days failing which HC decision will be my absence. Can I put any written request for some more time ? Is it normally granted ?
The realy question is :
Do High Courts sincerely give quality time to go into details considering such appeals ?
Will HC decisions really be based on findings of the FC or will they be arbitrary or something else ? How is it in the real world of High Courts ?
Where can I get some more useful relevant exposure. Please suggest. Thanks in advance.
Lalit