Headline
The Supreme Court of India dismissed the petition challenging senior designation of 70 advocates of Delhi.
Summary
The Supreme Court of India on 31st January 2025 rejected a writ petition challenging the Senior Advocate designation of 70 advocates by the Delhi High Court.Advocate Sanjay Dubey filed the petition , who was not designated as a Senior Advocate.
Key Facts
- Case Name: Sanjay Dubey v. The Full Court of the Hon’ble Judges of the High Court of Delhi
- Judge Name: Justice BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih
- The petition challenged the notification published on the 29th November, 2024, designating 70 advocates as Senior Advocates.
- The petitioner argued that the process violated the guidelines of Indira Jaisingh, and there were irregularities like unfair treatment of applicants and resignation of member of the committee Senior Advocate Sudhir Nandrajog.
- The petition also raised issues about concealed marks and conflicts of interest due to the involvement of the committee members’.
Legal Insights
The petition showed the procedural unevenness in the process of senior designation but was withdrawn after the Supreme Court expressed unwillingness to entertain it.
Impact
The dismissal shows the authority of the High Court in the senior designation process, without judicial intervention in procedural matters.
Why It Matters
The case shows concerns over transparency and justness in the process of senior designation for advocates, affecting the trust of the legal community in such designations.
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