A convict in prison sought revocation of the memo of appearance filed by his earlier counsel and printing of his new counsel's name based on a fresh vakalatnama attested by the prison superintendent, relying on Section 27(4) of the Criminal Rules of Practice.
Registry directed to remove earlier counsel's name and print Mr. J.Jawahar as advocate for the petitioner.
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Crl.M.P.No.7081 of 2024 in Crl.A.No.1037 of 2023
Crl. M.P. No. 7081 of 2024 in Crl. A. No. 1037 of 2023 ---
M. NIRMAL KUMAR , J
This petition is filed to direct the registry to revoke the memo of appearrance filed on behalf of the petitioner and to print the name of the counsel based on the vakalatnama dated 18.11.2023.
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Crl.M.P.No.7081 of 2024 in Crl.A.No.1037 of 2023
M. NIRMAL KUMAR, J.
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learned counsel for the petitioner, office is directed to remove the name of the earlier counsel for the petitioner and instead print the name of Mr. J.Jawahar as advocate for the petitioner.
29.08.2024
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Crl.M.P.No.7081 of 2024 in Crl.A.No.1037 of 2023
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether an accused in custody may revoke a prior vakalatnama and have a newly engaged counsel printed on the cause title.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Petitioner (convict in Crl.A.No.1037 of 2023)
M. Nirmal Kumar
As recorded by the court registry
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