High Court Law
Amicus Curiae
A neutral, independent person — often a senior lawyer — appointed by the court to assist it with expertise on a specific issue, without representing either party.
Courts appoint an amicus curiae ("friend of the court") in cases raising complex or important questions, or where one side lacks proper legal representation, to provide independent, objective assistance to help the court reach a fair and well-informed decision.
The amicus doesn't act for either party, distinguishing their role from that of an ordinary advocate representing a client's interests.
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