New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday notified the "Guidelines for Designation of Senior Advocates by the Supreme Court of India, 2026," replacing the earlier 2023 guidelines.
The new guidelines were approved at a Full Court meeting held on February 10, 2026, under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of India.
Under the 2026 Guidelines, all matters relating to the designation of Senior Advocates will be handled by a Permanent Committee to be known as the "Committee for Designation of Senior Advocates." The Committee will comprise the Chief Justice of India and the two seniormost judges of the Supreme Court.
As per the eligibility criteria, an applicant must have a minimum standing of 10 years as an Advocate, or 10 years'...