Rule 4 of CPC : Rule 4: Appointment of pleader.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Mr. Sharma wants to file a civil suit against his neighbor for encroaching on his property. He decides to hire a lawyer, Mr. Gupta, to represent him in court.

1. Appointment of Pleader: Mr. Sharma signs a document appointing Mr. Gupta as his pleader. This document is also signed by Mr. Sharma's recognized agent, his son, who has a power-of-attorney.
2. Filing in Court: Mr. Gupta files this appointment document in the court where the suit is to be heard.
3. Validity of Appointment: The appointment remains valid until the case is concluded, Mr. Sharma or Mr. Gupta dies, or Mr. Sharma decides to terminate Mr. Gupta's services with the court's permission.
4. Additional Proceedings: If Mr. Sharma wants to file an appeal or a review of the court's decision, Mr. Gupta's appointment remains valid for these proceedings as well.

Example 2:

Scenario: Mrs. Verma, who is illiterate, wants to hire a lawyer, Ms. Rao, to handle her divorce case.

1. Appointment of Pleader: Mrs. Verma cannot write her name, so she places her thumb impression on the document appointing Ms. Rao as her pleader. This document is attested by a local official as per the High Court's general order.
2. Filing in Court: Ms. Rao file...

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