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I had filed a writ petition in court with the help of a lawyer, for which I pay the lawyer for every hearing. However, I was charged by the lawyer for an adjournment (which I requested) at my last hearing. The court's order, however, states that "No one has appeared on behalf of the petitioner" and gives a new hearing date. This leaves me uncertain whether the lawyer actually appeared to get the date adjourned or did not appear and still charged me for that date. Additionally, I now want to withdraw the petition. My questions are: 1) Is an adjournment chargeable by the lawyer? 2) Is withdrawing a case by way of appearance chargeable by the lawyer? 3) Can I withdraw the case myself without going through the lawyer? 4) Is there any way to find out whether the lawyer appeared on that date or not?
Sir, a lawyer can charge for securing an adjournment or appearing in court to file a withdrawal application. However, you can withdraw the case yourself and verify the lawyer's court appearance by checking the court's records. It is advised to consult an expert lawyer who will assist you in understanding your rights and obligations. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.