Case Law Analysis
|Karnataka High Court
Advocates Act 1961 | Absolute Right to Change Counsel Without NOC from Previous Advocate: Karnataka HC
Karnataka High Court reaffirms that a litigant’s right to change counsel is absolute under the Advocates Act, 1961, and does not require a No Objection Certificate from the previous advocate. The ruling underscores professional ethics and the unconditional nature of the right to legal representation, ensuring litigants are not unduly restricted in choosing their counsel.