The Gujarat High Court has ruled that only advocates aged 45 and above can be designated as Senior Advocates, also directing them to mentor 2-3 young lawyers with less than three years of bar experience.
Justice M.M. Sundresh, born on July 21, 1962, is a Supreme Court judge since August 31, 2021, with a retirement scheduled for January 5, 2025. He had a notable legal career, practicing at the High Court of Madras and serving as a Government Advocate. He efficiently disposed of over 103,000 cases during his tenure.
The Supreme Court’s Law Clerks’ Moot Court Competition 2024 aimed to enhance advocacy skills of law clerks. It featured fictional scenarios focusing on contract law and constitutional issues. Justice PS Narasimha and senior advocate Rebecca John presided over the finals, with a team of Sayan Bhattacharya, Varun Dhond, and Ankita Gupta emerging as winners. The competition reflects the court’s commitment to legal education and professional growth.
