Section 30, Advocates Act, 1961

M. PIRAVI PERUMAL (Querist) 21 June 2011 This query is : Resolved
Till now advocates can file vakalathnama in Family Court after obtaining permission from Court of Law. Now Advocates Act, 1961, came into force, the Centre has notified Section 30 of the Act — with effect from 15th June, 2011. My question is whether advocates can now file vakalath straighaway at the time of filing of the petition ?

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R.Ramachandran (Expert) 21 June 2011
No. Provisions of Section 30 of Advocates Act, 1961 does not over ride the provisions contained in other laws. Therefore, the bar for appearance before the Family Court will still operate and prior permission of the Court is required for making appearance before the Family Court etc.

Guest (Expert) 21 June 2011
family court act is a special law and it prevails over general law (advocates act) So still now advocates has to get permission to act in family courts.

prabhakar singh (Expert) 22 June 2011
the bar for appearance before the Family Court will still operate and prior permission of the Court would still be required