The Allahabad High Court held that only enrolled advocates under the Advocates Act, 1961 have the right to practise law and represent others in court.
It ruled that a person holding a power of attorney cannot appear and plead on behalf of litigants as a matter of right. Referring to Sections 29 and 33 of the Act, the Court emphasised that the legal profession is restricted to registered advocates.
While a non-advocate may be permitted to appear in limited cases with the court’s permission under Section 32, this is discretionary and not a legal entitlement.
The plea was accordingly dismissed.
