SPECIAL AND GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

Power of attorney has two aspects, first, the power to do something on behalf of the principal which is generally beneficial for him (special power of attorney) and secondly, the power to exercise the description depriving the principal of right to his assets, properties etc (General power of attorney). Where the attorney has given the power to do so, the things on behalf of the principal such attorney cannot be deprived of the power to file suit or appeal on behalf of the principal. 

2001 SCMR 1091