[Breaking] Major Technical Disruption In Supreme Court Advocate On Record (AOR) Exam

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The Supreme Court Advocate on Record (AOR) exam faced technical issues during Paper 1, with approximately 150 candidates experiencing a system crash halfway through, leaving most unable to complete their tests after over an hour’s wait.

[Breaking] Major Technical Disruption in Supreme Court Advocate on Record (AOR) Exam

NEW DELHI: Today (10th June): The Supreme Court Advocate on Record (AOR) exam encountered significant technical issues during Paper 1. Approximately 150 candidates taking the computer-based exam experienced a system crash halfway through, leaving most unable to complete their tests after waiting for over an hour.

Since 12:30 PM, candidates have been gathered outside the exam hall, discussing the issue with registry officials. The disruption has caused considerable confusion and frustration among the examinees, who had prepared extensively for this crucial examination.

In response, the Learned Secretary General of the Supreme Court arrived and informed the candidates that the Committee of Hon’ble Judges would decide on the next steps. This announcement provided some clarity amidst the chaos, but the immediate future of the exam process remains uncertain.

It was later confirmed that starting tomorrow, all exams will be conducted in the traditional pen and paper mode.

This significant change requires candidates, who had prepared for the computer-based format, to quickly adapt to the new mode of examination.

The incident has raised concerns about the reliability of the computer-based testing system and the preparedness for such an important examination process.

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.

AORs are 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.