Archive · 1 Aug 2025
SC Rejects Plea on Delhi HC Senior Advocate Rule
The Supreme Court decided not to get involved in a disagreement about a Delhi High Court rule.
This rule says that retired judges from outside of Delhi can't become senior advocates in Delhi.
Senior advocates are like experienced lawyers.
The rule focuses on who is allowed to be a senior advocate.
It mainly affects judges who used to work in other states' courts.
Supreme Court declined to hear a plea against Delhi High Court rule.
The rule restricts retired judges from other states from becoming senior advocates in Delhi.
Rule 9B of the Delhi High Court's rules is the focus.
The rule concerns the designation of Senior Advocates.
The rule applies to retired judicial officers.
- Who
- The Supreme Court and Delhi High Court.
- What
- The Supreme Court rejected a plea against a Delhi High Court rule.
- When
- On Friday, August 1st
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- The Supreme Court did not provide a reason for their decision.
- Court
- Supreme Court, Delhi High Court
- Subject
- Senior Advocate Designation Rules
- Rule Number
- Rule 9B
- Focus
- Eligibility for Senior Advocate designation
- Restriction
- Retired judges from other states
- Requirement for Delhi Judges
- At least 10 years of service