Supreme Court Designates 39 Lawyers as Senior Advocates

The Supreme Court has designated 39 lawyers, including Bansuri Swaraj, as senior advocates. This decision, made during a full court meeting led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, will take effect on August 14, 2024. The group includes 10 women. Previously, 56 lawyers were designated in January.

The Supreme Court has designated 39 lawyers and advocates-on-record as senior advocates, with the changes effective from August 14, 2024. Among those designated are Bansuri Swaraj, Nalin Kohli, and Abhimanyu Bhandari.

The decision was made in a full court meeting chaired by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud. The group includes 10 women, marking a significant inclusion of female legal professionals.

Previously, the apex court had designated 56 lawyers as senior advocates in January. Advocates-on-record are specially certified to file cases in the Supreme Court, a qualification governed by rules framed under Article 145 of the Constitution.