Advocate Act,1961
S. 24:Persons who may be admitted as advocates on a State roll- Duties of advocate – Production of evidence – Party cannot be penalised for fault pf counsel – One more opportunity is granted to produce evidence – One more opportunity was granted to plaintiff to adduce evidence subject to payment of costs of Rs .5000 .-
Every lawyer is expected to keep in mind the fact that he is also an officer of the Court and judicial system is based upon co operation of lawyers – It is also expected from the concerned lawyers of parties to positively remain present before Court on the date given by the trail court . However , if the lawyer is not in a position to remain present , he shall make alternative arrangement for proceedings of the case in order to avoid inordinate delay . [Civil Procedure Code , 1908 , O.18 R. 24 ]