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MMausiji, Magnusdick is correct unfortunately in this case.
Lawyers not subject to consumer protection act (2024, SC) – https://www.livelaw.in/supreme-court/advocates-liable-under-consumer-protection-act-for-deficieency-of-services-supreme-court-257837#:~:text=Gyanvi%20Khanna&text=In%20a%20crucial%20development%2C%20the,against%20advocates%20alleging%20deficiency…
Accepting fees and then not filing case is at max professional misconduct – it could be argued 420 is made out but I don’t know of any precedents. And it’s not going to be easy anyway.
MWell – a little here and there really. You [can’t sue lawyers in consumer court](https://www.livelaw.in/supreme-court/advocates-liable-under-consumer-protection-act-for-deficieency-of-services-supreme-court-257837#:~:text=Gyanvi%20Khanna&text=In%20a%20crucial%20development%2C%20the,against%20advocates%20alleging%20deficiency…) and here’s [contact info](https://barcouncilmahgoa.org/contact/).So what does legal malpractice law mean in the Indian context? One can [complain to the bar council](https://www.barcouncilofindia.org/info/complaints-against-advocates#:~:text=Once%20the%20Bar%20Council%20has,through%20a%20duly%20authorised%20representative.) the Maharashtra bar council has a [prescribed format for the complaint](https://barcouncilmahgoa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/English.pdf) Understanding what constitutes malpractice or unprofessional conduct within bar council rules is important, and having proof, such as payment of money, is equally important.
Id also suggest going to the court in question and inquiring from the registry. Or just try and search by party name on the Ecourts website/app to see if the case is filed. Hire another advocate and incase the case is filed, get him to move an application in the court for changing counsel and you’ll have to appear in court and record your statement saying you want to change your counsel.
