Advocates Act Section 16

The Supreme Court has overhauled the process for appointing "Senior Advocates," a prestigious title for lawyers. The Court has scrapped the existing 100-point marking system, which included an interview, calling it flawed and subjective. Instead, the final decision will now be made by a vote of all the judges of the respective High Court or the Supreme Court. This change aims to make the process more transparent, fair, and inclusive, ensuring that deserving lawyers from all backgrounds, including those from trial courts, get a fair chance.