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Free legal aid is one of the constitutional provisions that aimed to provide equal opportunity to have justice irrespective of one’s financial status. However, it is exclusive legislated and framed for the people who are poor, marginalized, or victims of natural disasters. To make it successful, government’s run legal aid clinics and some NGOs have exclusive system to provide free legal aid services to the individuals who are unable to afford their legal representation. Free legal aid plays a crucial role in upholding the principle that justice should not be contingent on financial means. Likewise, the provision promotes fairness ... Read More

In the Indian judicial system, the provision of “legal aid” is one of the most favorable aspects that fills the gap between rich and poor people by providing free legal service to all the people who cannot afford or buy legal service for themselves. However, along with this noble idea, there are some potential challenges that restrain people to access the service of legal aid in India. What is Meaning of Legal Aid? Legal aid is a noble concept under which, the legal assistance or support is provided to the people who cannot buy legal services for themselves ... Read More

Proceedings of any case inside the court is not a smooth going journey, but rather it faces many difficulties and all these difficulties require competent skill set and relevant knowledge. Secondly, along with competent skill sets and legal knowledge, advocates also need to be humble, friendly, and approachable to their clients. Incompetency in any of these skill sets or change in behavior may compel their clients to replace their advocate from the case. Can Client Change Advocate? Though question appears very simple and its answer can be given in either ‘yes’ or ‘no’, but it is not ... Read More

The attorney-client have symbiotic relationship that benefits each other. This relationship is built on mutual trust, clear communication, and shared goals. And, in normal circumstance, such relationship ends with the final decision of the court. However, even in the middle of the case, situation may arise where advocate wants to drop or leave the case. Though this is the right of an advocate to drop his client, but in a given condition and essentially not at random or because of blunt mood per se. Advocates in India are bound to follow the ethical guidelines and professional standards defined ... Read More

Advocacy is one of the most noble professions and advocates (who practice advocacy) are the medium through which clients put their issues, petition, plaint, and defense to the court in a systematic and understandable manner. In such a condition, the responsibilities and duties of an advocate, are very important and sensitive and any mistake or misbehavior of an advocate can cause harm to their client as well as to the court. So, to control and regulate an advocate’s professional behavior, the Advocates Act of 1961 defines complaint provision against the advocates who found guilty of any such misbehavior. ... Read More

In any legal system, the attorney-client or advocate-client relationship is the foundational aspect that predominantly runs the whole machinery of legal profession. In this relationship, clients meet and hire advocates to represent them and their case inside the court. This unique relationship is established to provide legal representation, legal counseling, and advice. Likewise, the attorney-client relationship is built on trust, confidentiality, and shared objectives and characterized by a mutually beneficial commitment to achieve the client’s legal goals. Why is Attorney-client Relationship Important? The attorney-client relationship does not define only a contractual arrangement, but rather it includes a fiduciary duty ... Read More

In the field of litigation, the advocates’ role is indispensable and hence, the question of their fees is equally important. Advocates’ fees maintain balance between the sustaining a livelihood (for advocates) and access to justice for their clients. Legal Practioners Act, 1879 and the Advocates Act, 1961 that govern the legal profession in India, also prescribe a framework for determining advocates fees. The standard is based on professional standards, quantum and type of case, ethical consideration, etc. Besides, time-to-time, Higher Courts also keep revising the advocate’s fees by considering some essential dynamic features, like the type of city, ... Read More

Introduction The Immutable Law is a groundbreaking book by renowned entrepreneur, author, and speaker Peter Diamandis. Drawing on decades of experience in the tech industry and venture capital world, Diamandis presents readers with the roadmap to becoming an innovator or successful business leader. He illuminates seven immutable laws that will unlock extraordinary levels of creativity and problem-solving for anyone who embarks on this journey. From initial ideation through pivots, products launch, funding rounds, and team-building adventures - The Immutable Law offers simple yet effective practices entrepreneurs can follow to achieve remarkable success. Diamandis defines The Immutable Laws as: “The unchanging ... Read More

Thomas Macaulay was a British historian and law genius of the 19th century who had the unmatchable caliber to acquire the highest positions in the entire political history of England. Though, he always kept himself content with his life choices and made a deep impact on the political system and historical writings of England while framing the legal patterns and educational policies of the colonies of Britain which even exists as a contemporary reality of the 21st century. Life and Political Career (1800 − 1859) Thomas Babington Macaulay was born into an English political family and received his education ... Read More

Sir William Anson was a renowned statesman and lawyer of 19th century England who belonged to one of the most prominent aristocratic British families of the century. Though he was passionate about literature and law since his childhood but he kept himself very sophisticated during his career as a politician and dedicated his time and work for reforms in educational setups. Additionally, his changed ideology from liberalism to conservatism, though brought him some criticism but made his career shine across the spectrum. Early Life and Education (1843 − 1914)s Sir William Anson was born to intellectual parents who belonged ... Read More