S K 17 January 2023

Can an advocate appeared in a case as a party in person and advocate together

I am an advocate. I have to file a civil suit where my 4 family members including me are a party. Can I appeared myself (party in person) & as an advocate for my other family members in same suit. Kindly Answer.

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This discussion explores whether an advocate can represent their own family members in a civil suit while also appearing as a party in person. The general rule prohibits advocates from appearing before courts or tribunals where a related party is involved, with a specific list of prohibited relationships. However, appearing in person for oneself is generally permissible, even if an advocate is involved in the case.

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Rama chary Rachakonda (Secunderabad/Telangana state Highcourt practice watsapp no.9989324294 ) 17 January 2023

"An Advocate shall not enter appearance, act, plead or practise in any way before a court, tribunal or Authority mentioned in Section 30 of the Act, if the sole of any member thereof is related to the Advocate as father, grandfather, son, grand son, uncle, brother, nephew, first cousin, husband, wife, mother, daguther, ...

Sudhir Kumar, Advocate (Advocate) 19 January 2023

But you can appear in person.

sahithi reddy 21 January 2023

An Advocate must not enter appearance, act, argue, or practise in any manner before a court, tribunal, or Authority named in Section 30 of the Act, if any member thereof is related to the Advocate as a father, grandpa, son, grandson, uncle, brother, or first cousin.