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Advocate Practice Rules

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Rule 3-A Punjab & Haryana HC Rules | Non-Local Advocates Must File Writ Petitions With Local Co-Counsel or Face Costs : Punjab & Haryana HC
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Rule 3-A Punjab & Haryana HC Rules | Non-Local Advocates Must File Writ Petitions With Local Co-Counsel or Face Costs : Punjab & Haryana HC

Punjab & Haryana High Court dismisses a writ petition filed solely by Delhi-based advocates, enforcing Rule 3-A that mandates local co-counsel for non-local advocates. The court imposed ₹50,000 costs for violating procedural compliance, reinforcing strict adherence to advocate practice rules under the Advocates Act 1961.