Proper presentation of in forma pauperis applications requires specific authority and compliance with personal appearance exceptions.

An application for leave to appeal in forma pauperis must be properly presented by the applicant or by a duly authorised person with authority covering that specific act. Where the petition does not show that the applicant is exempt from personal appearance, such as a pardanashin lady or other person covered by the relevant exception, presentation by an agent without special authority is insufficient. The court also noted that, under Clause 8 of the Letters Patent, only an advocate, vakil, or attorney of the High Court may act or plead for a suitor, subject to the stated exception. Leave to appeal in forma pauperis was refused.

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Issues: Whether the application for leave to appeal in forma pauperis was properly presented and maintainable when filed by an authorized agent without special authority and without showing on its face that the applicant was exempt from personal appearance.

Analysis: The application was not presented by the applicant herself, and the petition did not show that she was a pardanashin lady or otherwise exempt under the relevant provisions from personal appearance. The power of attorney in favour of the agent authorized him to conduct the appeal, but did not specifically authorize him to present an application to appeal in forma pauperis. The court also noted the restriction under Clause 8 of the Letters Patent that only an advocate, vakil, or attorney of the High Court may act or plead for a suitor, subject to the stated exception.

Conclusion: The application was not properly presented and leave to appeal in forma pauperis was refused.

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