The Bombay High Court has designated thirteen lawyers, including two women, as Senior Advocates, recognizing their significant contributions to the legal field. This continues the court’s efforts to honor exceptional lawyers, following the designation of 28 lawyers in August 2024. The recognition reflects a commitment to excellence and greater gender diversity in the profession.
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Monday designated thirteen lawyers, including two women, as Senior Advocates, recognizing their contributions and expertise in the legal profession.
The designations were made under Section 16(2) of the Advocates Act, 1961, in accordance with the Rules framed by the High Court.
List of Newly Designated Senior Advocates
The following lawyers have been conferred the prestigious Senior Advocate designation:
- Rajilochan Bhalchandra Puranik
- Prakash D. Shah
- Vijay Dinkarrao Patil
- Sunip Kumar Sen
- Satish Laxmanrao Maneshinde
- Nandkumar Bhagwanrao Khandare
- Dinesh Sharad Purandare
- Sudesh Manohar Usgaonkar
- Sanjeev Prataprao Kadam
- Deepa Prashant Chawan
- Manjari Dhanesh Shah
- Pranav Pradyumna Badheka
- Kirtidev Girish Munshi
Recognizing Excellence in the Legal Field
The Senior Advocate designation is a mark of distinction, highlighting a lawyer’s expertise, experience, and contributions to the legal profession.
This recognition follows the Bombay High Court’s earlier designation of 28 lawyers as Senior Advocates in August 2024, continuing its efforts to honor legal luminaries who have made significant strides in their careers.
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The inclusion of two women advocates, Deepa Prashant Chawan and Manjari Dhanesh Shah, reflects a growing recognition of gender diversity in the legal profession.
The legal community sees these appointments as a step forward in celebrating excellence and fostering professional growth within the judiciary.
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