Delhi High Court Bars Non-Advocates From Appearing Before Consumer Courts

Adding to it, the court stated that the practice raises serious concerns about professional privilege and confidentiality, as non-Advocates are not bound by the Advocates Act, 1961. The court while considering the facts and circumstances of the case observed and has issued notice on the petition.

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The Delhi High Court in the case Anuj Kumar Chauhan And Anr Versus Lieutenant Governor NCT Of Delhi And Ors observed and has barred the practice of permitting non-Advocates or agents to appear before the Consumer Courts here on the basis of authority letters issued by lawyers, with immediate effect.

The bench headed by Justice Sanjeev Narula directed all Consumer Commissions in Delhi to ensure that the parties are represented by Advocates or by the agents or representatives or non-advocates strictly in terms of the Consumer Protection (Procedure for Regulation of Allowing Appearance of Agents or Representatives or Non-Advocates or Voluntary Organizations before the Consumer Forum), Regulations, 2014.