You Cannot Try to Crumble the Judiciary of This Country: Supreme Court Slams NGO for Article 32 Plea Against Its Own Judgment

Today, On 12th December, A tense moment arose in the Supreme Court when an NGO filed a writ petition seeking to overturn one of the Court’s own judgments. The Bench warned the petitioner, saying, “Let this serve as a message. You cannot try to crumble the judiciary of this country.”

Historic Step: Supreme Court Designates Four Former High Court Judges as Senior Advocates

In a landmark Full Court decision on December 10, 2025, the Supreme Court exercised its constitutional powers to confer Senior Advocate status on four retired High Court judges, marking a significant moment for the Indian legal fraternity.

Supreme Court Designates 5 Former High Court Judges as Senior Advocates

The Supreme Court of India has designated five former High Court judges, including one former Chief Justice, as Senior Advocates. The decision was made in a Full Court Meeting held on October 29, 2025, and takes effect immediately.

BREAKING| Such Summons Could Infringe Fundamental Rights Of Accused: Supreme Court Slams Investigating Agencies for Summoning Advocates

Today, On 31st October, The Supreme Court ruled that investigating agencies must not summon advocates representing the accused, stressing that “such summons could infringe fundamental rights of the accused” and violate statutory provisions protecting lawyer-client confidentiality under Section 132 and the new BNSS framework.

Supreme Court Issues Bailable Warrant Against Lawyer Over ‘Scandalous’ Complaint Targeting Judges and Senior Advocates

The Supreme Court issued bailable warrants against advocate Mukut Nath Verma for filing a “scandalous and frivolous” complaint against SCBA Election Committee members and judges. The Court warned such defamatory actions cannot go unchecked and prima facie constitute criminal contempt.

P&H High Court Bench Hunting Row: Bar Council Clears Senior Advocates Rakesh Nehra & Puneet Bali

The Bar Council of Punjab & Haryana has given a clean chit to Senior Advocates Rakesh Nehra and Puneet Bali in the bench hunting probe. The Committee said no evidence surfaced against them and their integrity remains untarnished.

CJI Gavai to Harish Salve: “We’re Not Taking Mentions from Senior Advocates” but Allows Virtual Appearance

In the presidential reference case, CJI B.R. Gavai initially refused Harish Salve’s urgent mention but permitted him to appear virtually after personal reasons were cited. The court stressed such requests should go through the AoR and questioned the presence of top law officers.

Supreme Court: “High Courts Have Authority to Suo Motu Designate Senior Advocates”, Orissa HC Ruling Set Aside

Today, On 14th July, The Supreme Court has ruled that High Courts have the authority to suo motu designate lawyers as Senior Advocates, setting aside the Orissa High Court’s 2019 decision and upholding the designations of five lawyers made through this process.

Supreme Court Again Questions Top Advocates: “We Don’t Understand the Appearance of Senior Counsel in Vacations”

Today, On 16th June, The Supreme Court once again questioned why top lawyers appear during court vacations, saying, “We don’t understand the appearance of senior counsel in vacations.” The bench expressed concern over disregarding regular court procedures during breaks.

BREAKING | Supreme Court Slams ‘Unethical’ Court Absenteeism: “Senior Advocate, Not Senior Excuse”

Today, On 4th June, The Supreme Court criticised the rising trend of newly designated senior advocates skipping ongoing cases. Justice Amanullah called it “highly unethical,” stressing that becoming a senior advocate means greater responsibility, not an excuse to avoid appearances.