<s>[INST] Can a Vakalatnama be filed electronically or through a Power of Attorney in India? [/INST] In certain casesa Vakalatnama may be filed electronicallydepending on the specific rules and practices of the court. Howeverphysical signatures and thumb impressions of the client are often required to authenticate the document. Additionallya Vakalatnama cannot be substituted by a general Power of Attorney; it is a specialized document for authorizing legal representation in a specific case and must be executed accordingly. </s>