The Power-of-Attorney Act, 1882

Power-of-Attorney Act, 1882 As amended by The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019

This edition of The Powers of Attorney Act, 1882 (Act 7 of 1882), updated with all amendments including those introduced by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019) and modifications as per SO 2889(E), dated 9-8-2019, serves as a comprehensive and reliable legal reference for students preparing for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), as well as professionals in law, business, and property transactions.

The book presents the bare text of the law—precisely as enacted—without commentary or interpretation, making it ideal for examination purposes and statutory referencing. It also includes practical model specimens of different types of powers of attorney, offering a ready resource for both academic and professional use.

The content spans the full scope of the Act, including:

• Definition, scope, and legal recognition of powers of attorney

• Rights, obligations, and authority of an attorney-holder

• Revocation, termination, and validity of powers of attorney

• Effect of powers of attorney on acts done by the attorney-holder

• Judicial interpretations relevant to the Act

• Model specimens for practical application:

 – Power of Attorney from person leaving India

 – General Power of Attorney to do all acts

 – Power of Attorney to deal with property

 – Power of Attorney to conduct cases

 – General Power of Attorney format

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• AIBE aspirants seeking a statutorily accurate and updated reference

• Law students and academicians studying agency and representation laws

• Practising advocates engaged in property, corporate, or litigation matters

• Business professionals and property owners executing legal authorisations

• Notaries, registrars, and legal documentation service providers

Whether used in the exam hall, in professional practice, or for drafting purposes, this updated text delivers the full legislative authority of The Powers of Attorney Act, 1882, as it applies in 2024.