Supreme Court Flags Issues in Senior Advocate Designation, Refers Matter to CJI: “We Mean No Disrespect Towards the Two Binding Decisions”

Today, On 20th February, The Supreme Court raised concerns about the process of designating Senior Advocates and referred the matter to the Chief Justice of India (CJI). The Court emphasized that integrity and fairness are essential qualities for designation. Advocates lacking these attributes should not be granted the Senior Advocate status. The issue highlights the need for a more transparent and merit-based selection process.