Vakalatnama (Civil, Criminal & High Court)
वकालतनामा (दीवानी, फौजदारी एवं उच्च न्यायालय)
Statutory authorization document authorizing an Advocate to represent, plead, and act on behalf of a litigant.
Documents required (आवश्यक दस्तावेज)
- Case Details (Suit/Petition No., Parties Names)
- Litigant Signature / Thumb Impression
- Advocate Enrolment Number & Bar Council Seal
Key details
- Authority: District & Sessions Courts / High Courts of India
- Stamp paper / fee: Advocate Welfare Stamp (₹10 / ₹25 / ₹50) + Court Fee Stamp
- How to submit: Filed with Plaint / Petition in Court Filing Counter
- Processing time: Immediate at Filing
- Official portal: https://www.barcouncilofindia.org