"Want to Be a Senior Advocate? Here's What It Takes, Says Supreme Court"
In a significant ruling on May 13, 2025, the Supreme Court of India emphasized the high standards required for lawyers to be designated as Senior Advocates. A Bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka, Ujjal Bhuyan, and SVN Bhatti delivered the judgment, which highlights the criteria for becoming a Senior Advocate under Section 16(2) of the Advocates Act, 1961. This ruling comes after concerns were raised about the process of Senior…