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SSuperbear6368
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April 11, 2025 at 3:51 amMy father has been falsely implicated in a Corruption case by his colleagues and seniors. He can be jailed for life. A case has been registered against him by cbi. His case is in a cbi special courts. People have suggested only a senior lawyer can save my father. But they’re expensive. So if I earn 2 lac per month are senior lawyers affordable? -
CCooldude9591
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April 11, 2025 at 4:06 amYou can approach High Court maybe if you have any evidence in your favor.-
SSuperbear6368
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April 11, 2025 at 4:07 amHis case is already in cbi special courts-
CCooldude9591
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April 11, 2025 at 4:10 am2 lac is more than enough to afford a lawyer.-
SSuperbear6368
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April 11, 2025 at 4:10 amSenior lawyer
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CCooldude9591
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April 11, 2025 at 4:28 amHigh court has jurisdiction over almost any lower court and can grant stay order against proceedings if your case is strong.
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UUrbanwolf8133
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April 11, 2025 at 4:09 amYou need a competent lawyer, not a senior one.As for the fees it varies, depending on the location, the charges can vary from 15k to 70k per appearance.
If you tell me your location I can try to find you one.
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SSuperbear6368
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April 11, 2025 at 4:10 amPeople are saying as it’s a cbi case in cbi special courts only a senior lawyer can save my father-
CCooltiger9725
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April 11, 2025 at 9:40 amNot a lawyer, but one way to verify this is to use a precedent search tool like IndianKanoon. You can select the court and find who won cases similar to yours. Will help you narrow down on advocates who have a pattern of winning similar cases.
You can use any AI tool to determine if the case is relevant and which party won.
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SSuperbear6368
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April 11, 2025 at 4:45 amOur case in different city like chandigarh-
DDesisuresh7204
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April 11, 2025 at 1:20 pmYes. You need a senior lawyer with experience in such cases.
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BBraveanvi8270
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April 11, 2025 at 5:08 pmRepeat post by OP appearing every other day as new post and click bait title.May be some karma farming going on?
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RRapideagle2844
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April 11, 2025 at 10:04 pmI think mostly because he wasn’t getting reach coz karma farming is better done in a lot of other subs
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SSwifteagle6678
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April 11, 2025 at 4:14 amHi Brother. To answer your question, No.But there can be some competent lawyers who can save your father’s ass at a very reasonable appearance fees. Find them
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SSuperbear6368
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April 11, 2025 at 4:15 amPeople are saying only a senior lawyer can save my father-
SSwifteagle6678
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April 11, 2025 at 4:18 amOfc Senior lawyers have some edge. They have good connections with the judges. But not necessarily, they can be the only ones who can save your father.Try to find a lawyer who has a decent 5-7 years of experience in handling corruption related cases.
I’m a lawyer. Just a piece of advice, don’t leave any loopholes opened.
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SSuperbear6368
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April 11, 2025 at 5:00 amCan a non senior lawyer represent us in cbi special courts?-
WWisegagan3302
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April 11, 2025 at 5:31 amOf course they can. But it would be better to hire a competent advocate.-
SSuperbear6368
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April 11, 2025 at 5:32 amI’m confused.>But it would be better to hire a competent advocate.
Do you mean to say a senior one or expensive one too?
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EExpertmaster5232
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April 11, 2025 at 8:05 amIn Simple language it looks like your Fathers case is Spl CBI case, so the matter will be conducted in special court. Usually there are lawyers who only practice or priorities practicing in perticular fields, so look for such lawyers who appear in that court more often.
That would be my suggestion.
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BBrightaparna781
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April 11, 2025 at 6:35 amBut when people say otherwise. You don’t listen
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SShivanshpanda417
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April 11, 2025 at 4:20 amAdvocate here, the fee is somewhat 3.50-4 lakhs for the entire matter if you opt out for any lawyer with 20+ years of experience-
SSuperbear6368
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April 11, 2025 at 4:21 amPeople are saying only a senior lawyer can save my father and seniors lawyer charges 1-2 lac per appearance.-
SShivanshpanda417
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April 11, 2025 at 4:22 amThe people whoβre suggesting you havenβt seen C of a Court. Donβt listen to everyone even fools grow old.-
SSilentbro9932
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April 11, 2025 at 8:51 amI am going to use it – even fools grow old. Thank you.
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BBravesruti3900
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April 11, 2025 at 4:21 amYou need a good lawyer experienced in dealing with cases similar to the one your father is charged with. I will suggest reaching out to a few and decide based on what they say, and their feedback from others.A good lawyer does not have to be super expensive, and they charge based on hearings and time spent on the case.
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SSuperbear6368
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April 11, 2025 at 5:00 amCan a non senior lawyer represent us in cbi special courts?-
SSonuguy152
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April 11, 2025 at 5:45 amYes -
BBravesruti3900
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April 11, 2025 at 5:52 amYes. The lines between senior and non senior lawyers are pretty blurred. You need a good lawyer who can devote time to your case and has experience dealing with similar cases.If the case is in Delhi, Iβll advise going to Rouse Av court, as thatβs where ED and CBI hearings are held, and talk to lawyers and others theft to find more details on the lawyer and charges etc.
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MMinabro56
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April 11, 2025 at 4:24 amOPMore than senior or junior, you need a competent lawyer who deals with PC act cases, someone with necessary experience.
You will be required to look around, talk to people, take feedback. If there are limited special CBI courts in your city, you will have limited number of lawyers working on such cases.
You have to do the leg work, visit the courts, observe recording of evidence, see how crucial witnesses are cross examined, the preparation of the counsel, their ability to handle such witnesses. See how they handle final arguments, their ability to deftly deal with complex facts and law.
Sometimes you would get who has done this for 25 years and will be reasonable in fees and sometimes one with 10 years experience would be more expensive.
There is no guarantee that an expensive lawyer is good and less expensive is bad.
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SSuperbear6368
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April 11, 2025 at 5:01 amCan a non senior lawyer represent us in cbi special courts?-
MMinabro56
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April 11, 2025 at 5:07 amYes
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SSamarguy289
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April 11, 2025 at 4:32 amYou donβt need a senior advocate. This is my area of expertise, I can help.-
SSuperbear6368
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April 11, 2025 at 4:36 amPeople are saying only a senior lawyer can save my father because his case is a cbi case in cbi special courts
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CCleversagar6489
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April 11, 2025 at 4:41 amIt depends on the case and evidence that the cbi have-
SSuperbear6368
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April 11, 2025 at 4:43 amCan you explain elaborately?
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AArjunknight41
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April 11, 2025 at 5:02 amYour income or your lawyerβs fees wonβt decide your fatherβs conviction or release β it all comes down to the merits of the case. CBI courts operate differently from regular courts; they donβt typically engage in physical violence, but they do have a reputation for stitching together both relevant and irrelevant information to build their case.Minimum custody usually lasts around 45β60 days, as they prepare a detailed report of the incident. As per Supreme Court guidelines, bail is a natural right, so donβt lose hope β he will likely get bail eventually. Acquittal, however, might take time β possibly years. Until then, stay strong and keep your spirits high.
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PPushpafalcon223
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April 11, 2025 at 5:18 amIn a similar situation, and i hope it works out for you. Stay strong! -
VVyomrider814
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April 11, 2025 at 6:02 amHi, lawyer here. To answer your questions,
1. It will be difficult to engage the services of a senior lawyer solely with your salary income.
2. Yes your case can be represented in the CBI court by a lawyer who is not a designated senior.
3. Briefing a senior lawyer definitely can be helpful. However, a competent lawyer (without the senior designation) can also successfully cater to your case. You should aim to find someone local with experience of corruption matters and engage them to handle your case.
3a. Further, you can explore the option of asking the lawyer you engage to have the drafts of all the major filings be settled by a senior.
Hope this helps.
Best wishes for your matter.-
SSuperbear6368
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April 11, 2025 at 6:04 amThanks for replying>It will be difficult to engage the services of a senior lawyer solely with your salary income.
Can you tell me the minimum senior charges ?
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VVyomrider814
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April 11, 2025 at 6:06 amYou’re welcome.
Every State/Court has different brackets. But 75k an appearance would be the bare minimum I believe. If you tell me the relevant jurisdictional court, I can maybe give you a better idea.-
SSuperbear6368
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April 11, 2025 at 6:10 amChandigarh cbi special court-
VVyomrider814
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April 11, 2025 at 6:38 amI don’t have personal experience there. But I asked my colleague and she said it will be minimum 10-15l to get a senior to the cbi court which is a trial court and so you end up paying a premium.-
PPragatitiger881
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April 11, 2025 at 7:40 am10-15l per hearing? Damnnn-
CCalmvidhi8765
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April 11, 2025 at 11:59 amIt’s not 10-15 lac per hearing, but the estimated lump sum cost.1 lac per hearing plus 1 lac per conference.
But senior advocates have their own hierarchies. A top level senior advocate of Supreme Court may indeed charge 10-15 lacs per hearing. Top level senior advocates of Bombay Hight Court charge 13.5 lakhs per hearing
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CCleverbro4525
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April 11, 2025 at 6:47 amSenior lawyers usually have the respect of Judge so he get more time to hear or can ask for more liberty. Ultimately, a decently experienced lawyer is enough. Law is the same. No lawyer can change that and perform miracleGet a lawyer you can afford instead of bankrupting yourself. The case is going to go for years so affordability is key here
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PPariking54
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April 11, 2025 at 7:53 ambhai abhi ek din pehle to tune 3lac per month waala post kara tha. tera mai bohot din se dekh raha hoon same advice milti hai tujhe tab bhi tu idhar tapakke aa jaata hai-
SSuperbear6368
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April 11, 2025 at 7:58 amConfused hu bhai π§,papa jail ja sakte hai life imprisontment k liye jhute case mein bahut dara hua hu-
PPariking54
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April 11, 2025 at 8:07 ami understand bhai but ab tereko itne saare logo ne same to same advice di hai toh usse follow kar na. kharche ka kya hai thoda loan le liyo tu actually me ab tak vakeel se milne bhi gaya hai kya? mujhe lagta hai tu bas advice maang raha hai ki kharcha kya hoga lekin actual vakeel se baat nhi karne gaya. jaldi baat kar kisi bhi dhanke wakeel se. google pe search kar thoda experience wagera dekh aur milke aa. tujhe sirf consultation fees deni padegi jo kuch hazar rupees hogi. phir teri choice hai agar tu satisfied hai uss wakeel se toh hi usse zyada paise dena aur retain karna. agar nhi satisfied ho toh kisi aur wakeel se milo.
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FFiercekrishna5743
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April 11, 2025 at 8:16 amNot popular opinion. Please go to the cbi judge court room for couple of days and listen to the arguments made by advocates. Get their contacts. Choose based on your judgement and pocket -
SSuperhero5250
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April 11, 2025 at 8:21 amSeniors are generally hired for some crucial stages and are very expensive. Examples being getting a stay or final hearings.What you make in a month will get you one appearance and a conference.
Use a senior strategically after consultation with your main lawyer.
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RRapidwolf6431
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April 11, 2025 at 10:23 amYes you can hire a non senior lawyer.
Infact I have an acquaintance who specialises in such cases and is currently practicing in Chandigarh. Let me know if you need to.employ his services. -
SSwiftgirish7560
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April 11, 2025 at 11:42 amEven if you hire a senior lawyer, he might send someone else to represent.
Find a competent lawyer rather than senior in designation, he/she won’t listen to you.
Charges for seniors are usually high but so is for a good lawyer. -
LLuckyzara8314
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April 11, 2025 at 12:35 pmGive details to chatGPT and see what kind of lawyer you will need -
HHappyking1209
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April 11, 2025 at 5:08 pmI don’t think so , there are no monthly fees bro it’s per hearing .senior lawyers do not easily pick cases either if the client is not rich as hell. -
VVikrammaster171
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April 11, 2025 at 6:10 pm1 month phle aapke paas job nhi thi, tension me the mental pressure tha. 1 month preparation kr ke aap as a fresher 2 lakh per month earn kr rhe ho. Amazing hardwork man. Hats off. -
IIndianowl9932
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April 11, 2025 at 7:29 pmTry studying law and then defending your father. It will cost less. -
HHappypanther4941
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April 11, 2025 at 9:36 pmThis is not a question if you can or not.He is your father you should.
Hope it helps
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CCoolowl9500
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April 12, 2025 at 1:01 amYou can just donβt tell lawyer your salary, they will try to drag your case as much as they can.
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