An Advocate cannot act in dual capacity for his client i.e. power of attorney holder & Advocate

Anil Kumar & Anr. Vs Amit (Delhi High Court) It is made clear that the practice of advocates acting as power of attorney holders of their clients, as also as advocates in the matter is contrary to the provisions of the Advocates Act, 1961. Any advocate who is engaged by a client would have to play only one role, i.e., that of the advocate in the proceedings and cannot act as a power of attorney holder and verify pleadings and file applications or any other documents or give evidence on behalf of his client. This aspect has to be scrupulously ensured by all the Trial Courts. The Plaintiff M...