Permanent Committee Cannot Withhold/Defer Candidature of Advocates for Senior Advocate Designation: Orissa High Court

In a significant ruling, the Orissa High Court has affirmed that the Permanent Committee responsible for recommending the designation of Senior Advocates cannot withhold or defer candidates' applications without presenting them to the Full Court. This decision came in the case of Sri Banshidhar Baug v. Orissa High Court & Ors., underscoring the importance of due process in the evaluation of Senior Advocate applications. Case Background Banshidhar Baug, a seasoned…