Can a non-lawyer argue a case in court?

Yes, subject to the prior approval of court, on a motion by the litigant, a non-lawyer may appear in court to argue a case.

Can you file a case without lawyer?

You are not required to have a lawyer when you file a criminal case, but you may choose to have one assist you in the process. When filing a criminal case, you will have to prepare your complaint-affidavit accompanied by the affidavits of your witnesses and other evidence proving the alleged violation of a crime.

Can a law student represent someone in court in India?

Even a law graduate cannot represent somebody else in any court of law unless he/she is registered as an advocate with any bar council of India. In the Supreme court and High court, only lawyers can represent others.

Can LLB students fight cases?

Yes, of course! From lower court to supreme court, you can appear and argue your case in-person!

How can I fight my court case in India?

Provision for Fighting One’s Own Case as per Advocate’s Act. Section 32 of the Advocate’s Act clearly mentions, the court may allow any person to appear before it even if he is not an advocate. Therefore, one gets the statutory right to defend one’s own case through Advocate Act in India.

Is it difficult to fight a case without a lawyer in India?

It is also very difficult to fight a case without a lawyer in India because there are so many barriers to do the same. Maybe it may take 4x more time to fight a case without a lawyer. Any one can appear and argue his/her own case in any court from lowest to Supreme court. You don’t have to have a lawyer represent you.

Why are litigants not allowed to appear in court in India?

In India with majority below poverty line are unable to bear the cost of litigation and still somewhat educated, therefore it is necessary that they are allowed to appear and argue in person if required to allow access to justice to all. System has to be developed to deliver justice directly on basis of raw facts from litigants.

Can a person go to court without a lawyer?

In case, the case is complicated and needs a lawyer which is purely based on a question of law then definitely court will not accept without a lawyer it asks you to engage a lawyer. When the case runs on only facts and nothing is required to court then judge may allow you to appear as party-in-person to plead your case.

Can I defend my own case through Advocate Act in India?

Therefore, one gets the statutory right to defend one’s own case through Advocate Act in India. This rule is subject to certain exceptions. Article 19 of the Constitution of India guarantees certain freedoms to the citizens of this country which includes right to practise any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.