Q. Consider the following statements regarding “senior advocates”:
1.These are advocates who are designated by the Supreme Court of India or by any High Court.
2.Senior advocates are not entitled to appear without an Advocate-on-Record in the Supreme Court or without a junior in any other court or tribunal in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: Senior advocates are Advocates who are designated as Senior Advocates by the Supreme Court of India or by any High Court.
- The Court can designate any Advocate, with his consent, as Senior Advocate if in its opinion by virtue of his ability, standing at the Bar or special knowledge or experience in law the said Advocate is deserving of such distinction.
- A Senior Advocate is not entitled to appear without an Advocate-on-Record in the Supreme Court or without a junior in any other court or tribunal in India.
Source: Laxmikanth
