Vakalatnama

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Download India-ready Vakalatnama templates (DOCX/RTF). Authorize your advocate correctly with stamping, signatures, and filing guidance for all courts.

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Quick Overview

This Vakalatnama directory provides ready-to-use authorization forms in DOCX and RTF to appoint advocates before Indian courts. Suitable for individuals, companies, and firms, the templates capture client and counsel particulars, scope of authority, and acceptance. Notes cover stamping, witnesses/attestation, multiple counsel, POA execution, and revocation/substitution—helping ensure smooth first appearances and compliant filings across forums.

All templates are provided for reference and should be reviewed by legal professionals before use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Vakalatnama legal templates

What is a Vakalatnama?

It is a written authority by which a party authorizes an advocate to act, appear, and plead on their behalf before a court/tribunal.

When is a Vakalatnama required?

It is filed at the first appearance of counsel in a case, along with the pleading or memo of appearance, as per the court’s practice.

What details must a Vakalatnama include?

Party’s name/address and signature, advocate’s name/enrollment number/signature, case/court details, scope of authority, acceptance by counsel, and date/place.

Is stamp or court fee required on a Vakalatnama?

Yes. Most courts require a nominal court-fee or advocate welfare stamp as per local rules. Check your state’s schedule and court practice.

Do I need witnesses or attestation?

Many courts accept the party’s signature with advocate’s acceptance. Some require attestation/witness signatures—follow local practice directions.

Can multiple advocates be authorized on one Vakalatnama?

Yes. You may authorize one or more advocates and permit them to act jointly or severally, including briefing and filing applications.

How does a company or firm execute a Vakalatnama?

Through an authorized signatory (board/partner resolution or POA). Attach or produce the authorization when filing.

Can a Power of Attorney holder sign the Vakalatnama for the party?

Yes, if duly authorized by a valid POA. Enclose a copy and carry the original for verification if required.

How do I revoke or substitute a Vakalatnama?

File a revocation/substitution memo; new counsel files a fresh Vakalatnama. Ideally, obtain a no‑objection from outgoing counsel or seek leave of court.

Any special rules for the Supreme Court?

Appearances are through an Advocate-on-Record (AOR). The Vakalatnama should be in the SC-prescribed form with the AOR’s acceptance and requisite court fee/welfare stamps.