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Can you sue someone for not giving your stuff back?
As your case is a civil matter, you need to file a lawsuit in a small claims court demanding the return of your personal property. You can file a conversion suit to reclaim the value of your property when someone else, without your consent, either damages or fails to return it.
What can I do if my lawyer is not helping me in India?
In case of misconduct by a lawyer, you can approach the disciplinary committee of the State Bar Council or the Bar Council of India. You can refer to Section 35 of the Advocates Act, which lists malpractices.
How do I sue someone in India?
File requisite amount of procedure – fee in the court. File 2 copies of plaint for each defendant in the court. Of, the 2 copies for each defendant, one shall be sent by Register/post/courier, and one by Ordinary post. Such filing should be done within 7 days, from date of order/notice.
How can I complain against a lawyer in India?
A complaint against an advocate has to be in the form of a petition. It has to be duly signed and verified as required under the Code of Civil Procedure. The complaint can be filed in English or in Hindi or in a regional language where the language has been declared to be a state language.
Can I sue my lawyer in India?
Can a client sue their lawyer in India? Yes. A client can sue their lawyer in India, if they believe that the lawyer is guilty of professional misconduct or is in contravention of professional ethics.
What is professional misconduct in Indian law?
The term ‘Professional Misconduct’ in the simple sense means improper conduct. It means any activity or behavior of an advocate in violation of professional ethics for his selfish ends. If an act results in dispute to his profession and make him unfit of being in the profession, it amounts to ‘Professional Misconduct’.
Can I sue lawyer in India?
Yes. A client can sue their lawyer in India, if they believe that the lawyer is guilty of professional misconduct or is in contravention of professional ethics.