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Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 · Chapter II: Maintenance of Parents and Senior Citizens
Section 17: Right to legal representation
Notwithstanding anything contained in any law, no party to a proceeding before a Tribunal or Appellate Tribunal shall be represented by a legal practitioner.
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