An example to show that Law Degree without practical experience is of little use. #truestory
A fresh law graduate in #Delhi became advocate and started practice on his own. He did not thought it fit to work under a senior lawyer.
He had scored high in law exam and he was from a prestigious law college. He was proud of his knowledge of law.
A poor man came to him. His landlord had filed eviction Petition against him under Sec.14(e) under Delhi Rent Act. 1958
He looked up latest law and felt that Judge had committed blunder in entertaining this petition.
He filed petition in court saying that Sec.14(e) Rent petition was not maintainable since 1995 Delhi Rent Act has been passed. He prayed for dismissal of eviction Petition.
After hearing, Judge dismissed his application saying that Delhi Rent Act of 1995 is still not notified and is not applicable.
Because of this wrong application of Junior advocate, the 15 days time to file Leave To Defend by tenant expired...
Eviction decree was passed automatically against tenant and he lost his residential premises.
It is advisable for a new advocate to get training under some senior lawyer for at least for six months.
(c) Haresh Raichura 19/9/19
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