The Supreme Court’s full court has decided to take away senior lawyer Rishi Malhotra’s senior designation. The main reason for this action was his alleged “sharp practices” in legal matters. A member who attended the meeting confirmed that these questionable practices were the key issue discussed. This move highlights the court’s strict stand against unethical behavior in the legal profession.
Today, On 20th February, The Supreme Court raised concerns about the process of designating Senior Advocates and referred the matter to the Chief Justice of India (CJI). The Court emphasized that integrity and fairness are essential qualities for designation. Advocates lacking these attributes should not be granted the Senior Advocate status. The issue highlights the need for a more transparent and merit-based selection process.
NEW DELHI: Today, 20th Feb, The Supreme Court of India emphasized that an Advocate-on-Record (AoR) must carefully check the accuracy of every petition or counter affidavit before filing it in court. The Bench, comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan, made it clear that an AoR cannot shift the blame onto clients or other lawyers for any mistakes in legal documents.
Today, On 18th November, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta urged the Supreme Court to reconsider the designation process for senior advocates, emphasizing systemic issues rather than targeting individuals. The Court planned to review this alongside ongoing concerns regarding senior advocate Rishi Malhotra’s alleged misconduct in cases. Further discussions and inquiries are scheduled for December 6.
Today, On 11th June, The Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud, recently visited the Advocate-on-Record examination hall at the Supreme Court, showing his keen interest in the examination process. Advocate-on-Record (AOR) is crucial for lawyers aiming to file cases directly in the Supreme Court. AORs have the authority to file cases and represent clients in the court, with certain privileges.