Q. Which of the following types of Advocates are entitled to practice law before the Supreme Court of India?
1. Advocate on record
2. Advocates registered with State Bar Council
3. Senior Advocates designated by Supreme court and High courts
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Exp) Option d is the correct answer
Three categories of Advocates are entitled to practice law before the Supreme Court. They are: Statement 1 is correct. Advocates-on-Record are entitled to file any matter or document before the Supreme Court. They can also file an appearance or act for a party in the Supreme Court.
Statement 2 is correct. Other Advocates are advocates whose names are entered on the roll of any State Bar Council maintained under the Advocates Act, 1961 and they can appear and argue any matter on behalf of a party in the Supreme Court but they are not entitled to file any document or matter before the Court.
Statement 3 is correct. 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.
