Vakalatnama Format
The essential legal instrument for authorizing an advocate to represent you.
Vakalatnama: Standing & Procedures
1. What is a Vakalatnama?
A Vakalatnama is a formal document by which a party authorizes an Advocate to represent them in a legal proceeding. It establishes the advocate-client relationship in the eyes of the Court, allowing the advocate to appear, plead, and act on your behalf.
Without a validly executed Vakalatnama, an advocate has no standing to represent a client in court.
Must be affixed with appropriate Court Fee and Advocate Welfare Stamps as per Bar Council rules.
2. Standard Court Format
Professional template for authorizing an advocate. Copy and customize as needed.
VAKALATNAMA
IN THE COURT OF _______________________ AT ___________
Case No. ___________ of 202___
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that I/We, the undersigned, do hereby appoint and constitute:
Advocate Name: __________________________
Enrolment No: ____________________________
To be my/our Advocate(s) in the above-noted case. I/we authorize the said Advocate to appear, plead, and act on my/our behalf; to file appeals, revisions, and petitions; to receive process and documents; and to perform all acts necessary for the conduct of the case.
________________________
ADVOCATE(S)
"Accepted"
________________________
EXECUTANT(S) / CLIENT
Dated this ______ day of _________, 202___
Professional Tip
Always ensure the executant signs in front of the advocate or an authorized officer. In some courts, a 'Vakalatnama' must be attested if the client is in custody.