Today, On 7th April, During a heated exchange in court, the Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court told a Senior Advocate that he did not deserve the title after the lawyer raised his voice. The confrontation occurred during proceedings, drawing sharp remarks from the bench. Taking serious note of the conduct, the Court decided to escalate the matter. It ordered the lawyer’s name to be placed before the Full Court for reconsideration of his Senior Advocate status.
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court’s designation of 70 lawyers as Senior Advocates. Following the designation process, a committee member resigned, alleging the final list was altered without his approval. The Supreme Court’s response will address concerns about the transparency of the designation process.