The Gujarat Pleaders Act, 1920
gujarat · 1920
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- S. 1Section 1 provides references for the objectives, committee report, and council proceedings of the Gujarat Pleaders Act, 1920.
- S. 1AThe word ―Gujarat‖ was substituted for the word ―Bombay‖ by Guj
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Gujarat Pleaders Act, 1920, including "High Court," "court subordinate to the High Court," and "pleader."
- S. 3Section divides admitted pleaders into vakils of the High Court and district pleaders.
- S. 4Section 4 mandates the High Court to issue a designated certificate to admitted pleaders, specifying district(s) for district pleaders.
- S. 5Section 5 restricts district pleaders from holding a sanad for more than one district, except when districts share administrative areas.
- S. 6Section 6 allows qualified, morally upright, non-government individuals to become pleaders without a limit, but prohibits pleaders from practicing if they join government service.
- S. 7Section 7 allows High Court vakils to practice in various courts and tribunals, including subordinate courts and specified public officer proceedings.
- S. 8Section 8 allows district pleaders to practice in various courts and proceedings within their designated district.
- S. 9Section 9 mandates that only qualified pleaders can represent parties in civil court proceedings in Gujarat, except for self-representation or representation by recognized agents.
- S. 10Section 10 changes "local Government" to "Provincial Government" in the act's text.
- S. 11(1) A party engaging a pleader shall pay him a retaining fee of an amount not less than one rupee
- S. 12Section 12 prohibits pleaders from representing opposing parties or neglecting clients without court permission.
- S. 13Section 13 mandates pleaders to provide written receipts for client documents and return them upon request.
- S. 14Section 14 mandates pleaders to attend court unless excused by notice or court practice, and proceedings may be stayed if a pleader is unable to attend.
- S. 15Section 15 prohibits Gujarat pleaders from accepting any gifts for securing legal employment.
- S. 16Section 16 prohibits pleaders from taking instructions from unauthorized parties or accepting jobs from proclaimed touts.
- S. 17These figures were substituted for figures ―5000‖ by Bom
- S. 18Section 18 specifies the computation of pleaders' fees to be included in costs awarded in proceedings, unless a lesser fee is settled under another act.
- S. 19[Amount payable by client to pleader
- S. 20Section 20 limits the fees of two pleaders to be taxed in certain high-value cases in Gujarat courts.
- S. 21Section 21 limits multiple parties with the same interest or defense to one set of pleaders’ fees unless the court orders otherwise.
- S. 22Section 22 mandates that costs awarded in civil appeals to the High Court must be taxed by a High Court officer and included in the decree's bill.
- S. 23Section 23 limits pleader fees in courts outside Greater Bombay to amounts specified in Schedule III, except for costs under the Indian Companies Act, 1913.
- S. 24Section 24 allows the High Court to suspend or remove a pleader convicted of a criminal offense deemed to impair their character.
- S. 25The High Court can suspend, remove, fine, or reprimand a pleader on reasonable cause based on government or court reports.
- S. 26Section allows specified courts to inquire into a pleader's misconduct and report findings to the High Court.
- S. 27Section 27 outlines procedures for High Court to handle cases against pleaders, including cost taxation and potential punishment for misconduct.
- S. 28Sub-clause (i) was substituted for the original sub-clauses (i) and (ii) by the Bombay H
- S. 29Section 29 allows a pleader to seek court order for client's payment of taxed costs or refer to a suit.
- S. 30Section 30 grants a pleader a lien on client's documents and recovered movable property for unpaid costs.
- S. 31Section 31 empowers the High Court to create rules for pleaders' admission, fees, bar association recognition, and cost taxation.
- S. 32Section 32 preserves the High Court's existing powers under other laws to levy taxes and fees.
- S. 33Section 33 ensures existing court proceedings follow prior laws for appointments, appearances, fees, and costs until resolved.
- S. 34The enactments mentioned in Schedule I are hereby repealed to the extent specified in the third column thereof
- S. 35These words were included by Bombay H
- S. 36Sub-clause (ii) and (iii) were substituted for the original sub-clauses by H
- S. 37The figures ― 1920 were substituted for the figures ‖ 1907 dated 23rd December 1932
- S. 38Rule VI was inserted by H
- S. 39Rule VI which was substituted for the original by H
- S. 40This proviso to rule VII was inserted by H
- S. 41Rule VII was added by H
- S. 61Short title and extent