Today, On 15th April, The Supreme Court has told the Delhi High Court to review its earlier decisions on lawyers whose applications for Senior Advocate designation were rejected or kept pending. It also asked the court to form a new Permanent Committee to handle the selection process.
The Supreme Court’s full court has decided to take away senior lawyer Rishi Malhotra’s senior designation. The main reason for this action was his alleged “sharp practices” in legal matters. A member who attended the meeting confirmed that these questionable practices were the key issue discussed. This move highlights the court’s strict stand against unethical behavior in the legal profession.
NEW DELHI: On Friday(31st Jan), the Supreme Court decided not to entertain a petition that challenged the senior designation of 70 advocates by the Delhi High Court. This petition was filed by Advocate Sanjay Dubey, who had applied for the senior designation but was not granted it by the Delhi High Court.
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The Supreme Court, led by Justice Abhay S. Oka, raised concerns about the filing of false cases impacting the judicial system’s integrity. Highlighting recent patterns of misconduct, the Court plans to implement guidelines for enhanced scrutiny in case filings. Discussions will focus on advocate conduct and the senior designation process, with further reviews scheduled.
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.