
Vakalatnama is a legal term used in India and other countries to refer to a document that authorizes an advocate or lawyer to act on behalf of a client in a legal matter.
It is a power of attorney specifically used in legal proceedings. When a person engages the services of an advocate or lawyer to represent them in a case, they sign a vakalatnama, granting the lawyer the authority to represent their interests, appear in court, file documents, argue on their behalf, and undertake other necessary legal actions in relation to the case.
The vakalatnama establishes the lawyer-client relationship and empowers the advocate to act as the client’s legal representative.