AOR Designated As Senior Advocates Must Inform Clients & Report Compliance to Registry : SC

The Supreme Court ruled that Advocates on Record (AoRs) designated as Senior Advocates must inform their clients about their designation and submit a report to the Registry confirming that alternate arrangements have been made for their clients' representation under Rule 18, Order IV of the Supreme Court Rules, 2013.

The Court emphasized that non-compliant Senior Advocates cannot appear in cases. It cited Papanna v. State of Karnataka, reaffirming this professional duty.

The Registrar (Judicial) must submit a compliance report by February 27, 2025.

The Court clarified that notifying clients is the AoR’s responsibility, not the Court’s, and will review the matter on February 28, 2025.