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.