Minimum 45 Years Age and 20 Years Practice Required for Senior Advocate Designation; Cannot Appear for Mentioning: Gujarat High Court

The Gujarat High Court has issued fresh rules titled the High Court of Gujarat (Designation of Senior Advocate) Rules, 2025, which came into effect on September 17, 2025. A key eligibility criterion introduced mandates that advocates applying for the designation of Senior Advocate must be at least 45 years old at the time of application. Additionally, the rules require a minimum of 20 years’ standing at the Bar, with practice…