Civil Procedure • Advocates Act, 1961 & Bar Council of India Rules

Standard General Vakalatnama Format

Standard universal Vakalatnama format authorizing advocate to appear, plead, act, compromise, and withdraw funds before any court in India.

Authentic Legal Draft & Formatting Template Word (DOCX) & PDF
VAKALATNAMA
IN THE COURT OF ____________________________________
CASE NO. _____________________ OF 2026
[PLAINTIFF / PETITIONER] ... PLAINTIFF
VERSUS
[DEFENDANT / RESPONDENT] ... DEFENDANT

I/We, the above-named [CLIENT NAME], do hereby appoint and retain [NAME OF ADVOCATES] to be my/our Advocate(s) in the above cause:
To appear, plead, conduct, withdraw, compromise, and sign plaints, petitions, and receipts.
EXECUTED this [DATE] day of [MONTH], 2026.
CLIENT SIGNATURE: ____________________
ACCEPTED: [ADVOCATE SIGNATURE & ENROLMENT NO.]

Practical Court Filing & Stamp Duty Guidelines

  • Affix mandatory Advocate Welfare Fund stamp (₹25 or ₹50 as per state rule) before filing.