Power-of-Attorney Act, 1882

This edition of The Powers of Attorney Act, 1882 (Act 7 of 1882), updated with amendments introduced by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019, dated 9-8-2019, w.e.f. 31-10-2019, vide SO 2889(E), dated 9-8-2019), offers a clear and authoritative presentation of the law relating to powers of attorney in India. Published as a Bare Act with short comments, it provides the statutory text in its precise and amended form, making it suitable for legal reference and examination purposes.

The book contains the complete text of The Powers of Attorney Act, 1882, along with useful model specimens, including power of attorney from a person leaving India, general power of attorney to do all acts, power of attorney to deal with property, power of attorney to conduct cases, and general power of attorney formats. These specimens enhance the practical utility of the Act while maintaining its primary focus on the bare legislative text.

Updated for 2026, this edition ensures conformity with the law as currently in force and serves as a reliable resource for law students, advocates, notaries, corporate professionals, and individuals requiring an accurate understanding of the legal framework governing powers of attorney.