Supreme Court of India

Orissa High Court and Others v. Banshidhar Baug and Others Etc.

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Reported as [2025] 7 S.C.R. 505
Bench J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan JJ.
Decided 14 July 2025

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What the Court ordered

Before parting, we wish to observe that the designation of a Senior Advocate is a mark of distinction granted by the Court in recognition of exceptional legal acumen and advocacy.

Judgment, page 18

From the headnote

Issue for Consideration Issue arose as regards the designation of Senior Advocates by the Full Court by exercising its suo motu power. Headnotes† Advocates Act, 1961 – ss.16(2), 34(1) – High Court of Orissa (Designation of Senior Advocate) Rules, 2019 – r.6(9) – Designation of Senior Advocates – Suo motu designation of Senior Advocates by the Full Court – High Court quashed r.6(9) of the Rules whereby notwithstanding the procedure, Full Court on its own can designate an Advocate as Senior Advocate even without any proposal from Hon’ble Judges or application from the Advocate if it forms an

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