Today, On 11th June, Chief Justice of India Chandrachud made a visit to the Advocate-on-Record (AOR) examination hall at the Supreme Court. This rare gesture highlighted his interest in the examination process. The AOR exam is crucial for lawyers to be allowed to file cases in the Supreme Court.
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud, visited the judges’ library at the Supreme Court on Tuesday, where lawyers taking the Advocate-on-Record (AoR) examination. This examination conducted by the Supreme Court to designate lawyers as AoRs, who exclusively authorized to file pleadings in cases at the apex court.
The AoR examination took place in a pen-and-paper format, and the Chief Justice inspected the examination hall, according to a statement from the Supreme Court.
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The statement read,
“A fresh examination for Paper I will be scheduled for candidates who opted for the computer-based exam and wish to reappear. This will take place after the court reopens following the summer recess, with the date to be announced in due course,”
Who is AOR?
The Supreme Court Advocate on Record (AOR) is a legal professional who is qualified to represent clients before the Supreme Court of India. Here are some details about the role:
Qualifications:
To become an AOR, one must be a qualified advocate as per the Advocates Act, 1961, and enrolled with any State Bar Council. Additionally, they need to pass the Supreme Court Advocate on Record Examination conducted by the Supreme Court of India.
AOR Examination:
The AOR examination is held by the Supreme Court twice a year, usually in June and December. It tests the knowledge of procedural laws and the ability to draft various legal documents required in the Supreme Court.
AORs have the authority to file cases, petitions, applications, and other legal documents directly with the Registry of the Supreme Court. They can also appear and argue cases before the court. Being an AOR grants certain privileges such as access to the library of the Supreme Court, receiving notices and communications directly from the court, and the ability to sign and file documents on behalf of clients.
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AORs responsible for ensuring that all procedural requirements are met and that the documents filed comply with the rules and regulations of the Supreme Court. While AORs can represent clients in the Supreme Court, they may also work in collaboration with senior advocates or other legal professionals, depending on the complexity of the case.
The AOR exam, a crucial prerequisite for lawyers aspiring to file cases directly in the Supreme Court of India, and the opportunity to appear without the pressure of losing an attempt offers significant relief.
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