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    85 Lawyers Designated Senior Advocates by Delhi High Court Under Advocates Act
    85 Lawyers Designated Senior Advocates by Delhi High Court Under Advocates Act
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    85 Lawyers Designated Senior Advocates by Delhi High Court Under Advocates Act

    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.

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    Supreme Court Judge-Designate Snr. Adv. V Mohana's Historic Journey: Second Woman Ever Elevated Directly From the Bar to the Top Court
    Supreme Court Judge-Designate Snr. Adv. V Mohana's Historic Journey: Second Woman Ever Elevated Directly From the Bar to the Top Court
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    Supreme Court Judge-Designate Snr. Adv. V Mohana’s Historic Journey: Second Woman Ever Elevated Directly From the Bar to the Top Court

    Senior Advocate V. Mohana has become only the second woman in India’s history to be directly elevated from the Bar to the Supreme Court, after Justice Indu Malhotra in 2018. Her appointment strengthens women’s representation in the top court, where Justice B V Nagarathna is also serving.

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    A Section of Media Misquoted and Incorrectly Portrayed Me: CJI Surya Kant Clarifies His 'Cockroaches' Remark
    A Section of Media Misquoted and Incorrectly Portrayed Me: CJI Surya Kant Clarifies His 'Cockroaches' Remark
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    A Section of Media Misquoted and Incorrectly Portrayed Me: CJI Surya Kant Clarifies His ‘Cockroaches’ Remark

    Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant clarified his controversial cockroaches remark, saying a section of the media had misquoted his oral observations and wrongly portrayed them as criticism of the country’s youth during recent coverage in reports.

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    Big Relief for Yatin Oza: Supreme Court Keeps GHCAA President’s Gujarat HC Contempt Order in Abeyance
    Big Relief for Yatin Oza: Supreme Court Keeps GHCAA President’s Gujarat HC Contempt Order in Abeyance
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    Big Relief for Yatin Oza: Supreme Court Keeps GHCAA President’s Gujarat HC Contempt Order in Abeyance

    The Supreme Court has kept in abeyance the Gujarat High Court’s order convicting GHCAA president Yatin Oza for allegedly making scandalous remarks against the state judiciary. The conviction and sentence remain paused while the matter receives further consideration.

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    “‘Enough is Enough’: Top Lawyers Urge Supreme Court of India to Restore Yatin Oza’s Senior Gown, End 6-Year Contempt Battle”
    “‘Enough is Enough’: Top Lawyers Urge Supreme Court of India to Restore Yatin Oza’s Senior Gown, End 6-Year Contempt Battle”
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    ‘Enough is Enough’: Top Lawyers Urge Supreme Court to Restore Yatin Oza’s Senior Gown, End 6-Year Contempt Battle

    Senior Advocates Kapil Sibal, AM Singhvi, Arvind Datar and KK Venugopal urged the Supreme Court to close the long-pending contempt case against Yatin Oza. They argued that Oza has already faced enough punishment and his repeated apologies should be accepted to restore normalcy.

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    Supreme Court Gets Applications from 293 Lawyers for Senior Advocate Designation
    Supreme Court Gets Applications from 293 Lawyers for Senior Advocate Designation
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    Supreme Court Gets Applications from 293 Lawyers for Senior Advocate Designation

    The Supreme Court received 293 applications from advocates seeking recognition as Senior Advocates. These applications were submitted in response to the Court’s notices issued on February 12 and 19, 2026, inviting eligible lawyers to seek the prestigious designation.

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    ‘Enough Spoken for Social Media!’: Supreme Court Dismisses Sr Adv Mathews Nedumpara’s Challenge to Senior Advocate System
    ‘Enough Spoken for Social Media!’: Supreme Court Dismisses Sr Adv Mathews Nedumpara’s Challenge to Senior Advocate System
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    ‘Enough Spoken for Social Media!’: Supreme Court Dismisses Sr Adv Mathews Nedumpara’s Challenge to Senior Advocate System

    The Supreme Court dismissed a writ petition filed by Senior Advocate Mathews J. Nedumpara challenging the senior designation system as elitist and unconstitutional. The Chief Justice observed that the plea was not maintainable and curtailed arguments, remarking, “enough spoken for social media!”

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    76 Lawyers Designated as Senior Advocates by Punjab and Haryana High Court
    76 Lawyers Designated as Senior Advocates by Punjab and Haryana High Court
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    76 Lawyers Designated as Senior Advocates by Punjab and Haryana High Court

    The Punjab and Haryana High Court, through its October 20, 2025 notification, has designated 76 advocates as Senior Advocates under Section 16(2) of the Advocates Act, 1961, acknowledging their legal expertise and distinguished standing at the Bar.

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    Gujarat High Court on Senior Advocates | Minimum 45 Years for Designation, Must Mentor Young Lawyers: New Guidelines
    Gujarat High Court on Senior Advocates | Minimum 45 Years for Designation, Must Mentor Young Lawyers: New Guidelines
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    Gujarat High Court on Senior Advocates | Minimum 45 Years for Designation, Must Mentor Young Lawyers: New Guidelines

    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.

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    Supreme Court Rejects Plea Against Delhi High Court Rule Allowing Only Ex-Local Judges Senior Advocate Tag
    Supreme Court Rejects Plea Against Delhi High Court Rule Allowing Only Ex-Local Judges Senior Advocate Tag
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    Supreme Court Rejects Plea Against Delhi High Court Rule Allowing Only Ex-Local Judges Senior Advocate Tag

    Supreme Court upholds Delhi High Court rule barring retired judges from other states from applying for senior advocate status. CJI tells petitioner: “Why don’t you apply to the Supreme Court… In the Supreme Court, everybody can apply.”

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