The Delhi High Court designated 85 advocates as Senior Advocates after the Full Court approved the proposal on July 9, 2026, conferring the honour under Section 16(2) of the Advocates Act, 1961, recognising their professional excellence and standing.
The Madras High Court allowed Tamil Nadu to issue compassionate appointment orders to families of the 41 Karur stampede victims but directed that the jobs remain temporary, subject to the outcome of pending proceedings. The Court declined to interfere with the government’s policy decision at this stage.
